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Jr. Genius Grade 9 Academic Mathematics Exam

Name: ___________________

PART A: Rational Numbers

1. Write the rational numbers in order from greatest to least (2 marks)

1 3 −5 −5
, , ,0, ,2
3 4 4 −6

2. Evaluate then simplify. (25 marks):

a) 2 5
× b) − 7 × 3 1 c) 24 ÷ − 6
5 7 3 2 4

d) 3 1 ÷ 2 e) (-.75) ÷ (1.25) f) 2 − 5 + 3
4 3 3 6 4

g) 2 1 − − 1 h) 1 ÷ 1 − 1 i) 1 − 2 12
+ ×
3 2 2 2 3 8 3 13

PART B: Equations, Formulas and Word Problems

1. Solve each equation for x. Show all work.

a. 3–x=9 b. 3 + 2x = - 1

c. 3 + 3x – 10 = 5x + 31 d. 7.6x – 0.7 = 5.6x – 6.5

e. 3 (x – 2) – 5 (x-3) = 17 f. x + 2 = x − 1
2 5

g. x − 5 x = − 1 h. x − 2 − 5 = x + 3
3 6 2 6 2

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Jr. Genius Grade 9 Academic Mathematics Exam

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PART B: Equations, Formulas and Word Problems (Cont’d)

2. Solve and check. (5 marks)

5 (2x-1) + 9 = 2 (x-2)

3. Solve for the indicated variable in each formula: (5 marks)

a) I = Prt for t b) V = 1/3 Bh for h c) A = ½ h (a+b) for b

4. Word Problems: Write a complete algebraic solution for each. (19 marks)

a. A bill of $4/60 was paid in nickels and dimes. If there are 72 coins in all, how many nickels are
there?
(7 marks)

b. The perimeter of a rectangle is 56 cm. If the length is 4 cm more than twice the width, find the
dimensions of the rectangle. (6 marks)

c. Alex is twice Jenny’s age. Three years ago, the sum of their ages was 45. How old is Jenny today?
(6 marks)

PART C: Relations

1. Given the relation A = {(-1, 10), (0, 11), (1, 12), (2, 13), (3, 14)} (4 marks)

a. State the domain.

b. State the range.

c. Describe the relation in words.

d. Write an equation for this relation.

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PART C: Relations (Cont’d)

2. Complete the table of values and use the table to graph y = 2x – 2, x ER (4 marks)

X Y
-1
0
1
4

3. From the graph below, complete the table of values and determine the equation for this graph. (4 marks)

X Y

PART D: Slopes

1. State the rise, run and slope for AB. (3 marks)

Rise = _____________

Run = _____________

Slope = _____________

2. Calculate the slope of the line segment joining the points of R (-5, 3) and S (3, -2). (2 marks)

3. Draw the line through the point P (2,3) with slope –4/5. (3 marks)

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