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Unit Test: Functions
Directions: You have 60 minutes to complete this test. There are 25 questions. You may use a
calculator.
Section: True or False (5)
Directions: Every statement below is either True or False. Write the word True or False on the
line next to the corresponding statement. Every question in this section is worth 1 point.
1. _____ The function 𝑓(𝑥) = 4𝑥 + 1 is a quadratic function.
2. _____ The function 𝑓(𝑥) = 3𝑥 is an exponential function.
3. _____ The function 𝑓(𝑥) = 𝑥 2 + 2𝑥 – 3 is a linear function.
4. _____ The formula (𝑦₂ − 𝑦₁)/(𝑥₂ − 𝑥₁) is a representation of rate of change.
5. _____ The formula 𝑟𝑖𝑠𝑒/𝑟𝑢𝑛 is NOT a representation of rate of change.
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Section: Multiple Choice (13)
Directions: For this section, clearly circle the letter that corresponds to the correct answer. There
is only one right answer per question. Every question in this section is worth 2 points.
6. The following graph is an example of a __________ function.

a) linear
b) quadratic
c) exponential
d) radical
7. What is the rate of change for the linear equation 𝑓(𝑥) = 4𝑥 + 2 ?
a) 2
b) 3
c) 4
d) 5

8. The following graph is an example of a __________ function

a) linear
b) quadratic
c) exponential
d) radical

9. What is the rate of change for the equation 2𝑦 − 1 = 6𝑥 + 3 ?

a) 1
b) 2
c) 3
d) 6
10. The following graph is an example of a __________ function.

a) linear
b) quadratic
c) exponential
d) radical

11. What is the slope of a line that passes through (-3, -4) and ( 2, 6)?
a) 2
b) 3
c) 4
d) 6

12. What is the slope of the line graphed below?

a) 1/6
b) 2/3
c) -1/6
d) -2/3
13. What is the correct equation for a linear function with x- intercept 2 and a slope of 3?
a) 𝑦 = 3𝑥 + 6
b) 𝑦 = 6𝑥 + 3
c) 𝑦 = 3𝑥 + 2
d) 𝑦 = 2𝑥 + 3

14. Which input and output table for the function 𝑓(𝑥) = 3𝑥 2 − 3𝑥 + 9 is correct?
a) b)
input output input output
-2 27 -1 15
2 15 1 9
4 45 3 20
6 99 5 69
c) d)
input output input output
-2 27 -1 9
2 15 1 15
4 42 3 27
6 87 5 69

15. From 4 feet above a swimming pool, Susan throws a ball upward with a velocity of 32 feet
per second. Which type of function would represent the height of the ball?
a) Linear
b) Exponential
c) Quadratic
d) Radical
16. Sarah left from an elevation of 9,400 feet at 5:00 A.M. and hiked to an elevation of 13,800
feet by 10:00 A.M. What was her rate of change in altitude?
a) 800 ft/hr
b) 830 ft/hr
c) 860 ft/hr
d) 880 ft/hr

17. Robert is collecting data on his frog’s weight and he concludes their weight is decreasing
exponentially. If f(x) is frogs weight and x is time, what equation is a possible representation of
her data set?
a) 𝑓(𝑥) = 2𝑥 + 3
b) 𝑓(𝑥) = −2𝑥
c) 𝑓(𝑥) = . 5𝑥 + 3
d) 𝑓(𝑥) = . 5−𝑥

18. The initial number of bacteria in a culture is 12,000. The culture doubles each day. Which
exponential equations represents the data?
a) 𝑓(𝑥) = 120002𝑥
b) 𝑓(𝑥) = 600 ∙ 22𝑥
c) 𝑓(𝑥) = 12000 ∙ 2𝑥
d) 𝑓(𝑥) = 600 ∙ 2𝑥

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Section: Short Response (5)
Directions: For this section, answer the questions completely with you final answered circled.
Please show all work. Each question is worth 3 points.

A car that originally cost $21,600 has a value of $15,500 at the end of 3 years. The same
car has a value of $5,800 at the end of 8 years.
19. Find the average rate of change in value (depreciation) of the machine between its
purchase and the end of 3 years. Please include all units of measurement. Interpret your answer

20. Find the average rate of change in value of the machine between the end of 3 years
and the end of 8 years. Please include all units of measurement. Interpret your answer.

21. Let f(x) be the cost of renting a bicycle. If it costs 5 dollars an hour to rent a bike with an
additional one-time 20 dollar renting fee, then what is an equation for f(x) using function
notation? Please show all work.
22. Graph the function 𝑦 = −2𝑥 2 + 𝑥 + 5. Please include your scale on the x and y axis.

23. If f(x) be the amount of money saved and x is the time in years. What does the rate of change
mean in the equation 𝑓(𝑥) = 200𝑥 ? Please use complete sentences.

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Section: Extended Response (2)
Directions: For this section, write your answer in the space given. Each question is worth 7
points. Show all work for partial credit.

24. Allison is running a 26-mile marathon tomorrow, her goal is to finish in under 4 hours.
Would her estimate rate of change of 10 mph be correct to finish in time? If not, calculate an
accurate rate of change for Allison to finish in under 4 hours. Justify all answers.

25. Last year, Duke’s Dog Daycare charged $20 per dog to come to one day of daycare. 60 dogs
come per day. The business wants to increase the price of daycare this year. They expect to lose
one customer for each $1 increase in the price. What price should the business charge to
maximize the income from the daycare? How much money will daycare make if they operate at
the previously calculated prize and have 40 dogs in attendance? Please show ALL work.

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