This chapter contains several sections that will help with preparation for the final exam:

Final Exam: Composition

The final exam will be composed of thirty questions covering chapters 0 to 9. Twenty-four questions are algebra questions, and six questions are word problems.

Part One: Topics Covered in the First Midterm

• Questions 1–8 will be drawn from:
  • Chapter 1: Algebra Review
    • 1.1 Integers
    • 1.2 Fractions
    • 1.3 Order of Operations
    • 1.4 Properties of Algebra
    • 1.5 Terms and Definitions
  • Chapter 2: Linear Equations
    • 2.1 Elementary Linear Equations
    • 2.2 Solving Linear Equations
    • 2.3 Intermediate Linear Equations
    • 2.4 Fractional Linear Equations
    • 2.5 Absolute Value Equations
    • 2.6 Working with Formulae
  • Chapter 3: Graphing
    • 3.1 Points and Coordinates
    • 3.2 Midpoint and Distance Between Points
    • 3.3 Slopes and Their Graphs
    • 3.4 Graphing Linear Equations
    • 3.5 Constructing Linear Equations
    • 3.6 Perpendicular and Parallel Lines
  • Chapter 4: Inequalities
    • 4.1 Solve and Graph Linear Inequalities
    • 4.2 Compound Inequalities
    • 4.3 Linear Absolute Value Inequalities
    • 4.4 2D Inequality and Absolute Value Graphs
• Questions 9 and 10 will be drawn from:
  • 1.6 Unit Conversion Word Problems
  • 2.7 Variation Word Problems
  • 3.7 Numeric Word Problems
  • 4.5 Geometric Word Problems

Part Two: Topics Covered in the Second Midterm

• Questions 11–18 will be drawn from:
  • Chapter 5: Systems of Equations
    • 5.1 Graphed Solutions
    • 5.2 Substitution Solutions
    • 5.3 Addition and Subtraction Solutions
    • 5.4 Solving for Three Variables
  • Chapter 6: Polynomials
    • 6.1 Working with Exponents
    • 6.2 Negative Exponents
    • 6.3 Scientific Notation
    • 6.4 Basic Operations Using Polynomials
    • 6.5 Multiplication of Polynomials
    • 6.6 Special Products
    • 6.7 Dividing Polynomials
  • Chapter 7: Factoring
    • 7.1 Greatest Common Factor
    • 7.2 Factoring by Grouping
    • 7.3 Factoring Trinomials where a = 1
    • 7.4 Factoring Trinomials where a ≠ 1
    • 7.5 Factoring Special Products
    • 7.6 Factoring Quadratics of Increasing Difficulty
    • 7.7 Choosing the Correct Factoring Strategy
    • 7.8 Solving Quadratic Equations by Factoring
• Questions 19 and 20 will be drawn from:
  • 5.5 Monetary Word Problems
  • 6.8 Mixture and Solution Word Problems
  • 7.9 Age Word Problems

Part Three: Topics Covered in the Third Midterm

• Questions 21–28 will be drawn from:
  • Chapter 8: Rational Expressions
    • 8.1 Reducing Rational Expressions
    • 8.2 Multiplication and Division of Rational Expressions
    • 8.3 Least Common Denominators
    • 8.4 Addition and Subtraction of Rational Expressions
    • 8.5 Reducing Complex Fractions
    • 8.6 Solving Complex Fractions
    • 8.7 Solving Rational Equations
  • Chapter 9: Radicals
    • 9.1 Reducing Square Roots
    • 9.2 Reducing Higher Power Roots
    • 9.3 Adding and Subtracting Radicals
    • 9.4 Multiplication and Division of Radicals
    • 9.5 Rationalizing Denominators
    • 9.6 Radicals and Rational Exponents
    • 9.8 Radicals of Mixed Index
    • 9.9 Complex Numbers
  • Chapter 10: Quadratics
    • 10.1 Solving Radical Equations
    • 10.2 Solving Exponential Equations
    • 10.3 Completing the Square
    • 10.4 The Quadratic Formula
    • 10.5 Solving Quadratic Equations Using Substitution
    • 10.6 Graphing Quadratic Equations—Vertex and Intercept Method
    • 10.8 Construct a Quadratic Equation from its Roots
• Questions 29 and 30 will be drawn from:
  • 8.8 Rate Word Problems: Speed, Distance and Time
  • 9.10 Rate Word Problems: Work and Time
  • 10.7 Quadratic Word Problems: Age and Numbers

Students will be allowed to use MATQ 1099 Data Booklets & Glossaries for both Midterms and Final Exam.