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Find the sum of the solutions to the equation Find the sum of the solutions to the equation
2 x 2  76 x  1  0 . 2 x 2  76 x  1  0 .

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Find the sum of the solutions to the equation Find the sum of the solutions to the equation
2 x 2  76 x  1  0 . 2 x 2  76 x  1  0 .

Answer : ________________________ Answer : ________________________

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#2 Algebra – Hustle #2 Algebra – Hustle
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Find the equation for the horizontal asymptote Find the equation for the horizontal asymptote
2 x 2  76 x  1 2 x 2  76 x  1
of the graph of the function y  . of the graph of the function y  .
3x 2  x  12 3x 2  x  12

Answer : ________________________ Answer : ________________________

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Find the equation for the horizontal asymptote Find the equation for the horizontal asymptote
2 x 2  76 x  1 2 x 2  76 x  1
of the graph of the function y  . of the graph of the function y  .
3x 2  x  12 3x 2  x  12

Answer : ________________________ Answer : ________________________

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#3 Algebra – Hustle
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When three standard, fair, six-sided dice are
rolled, what is the probability that the sum of the
rolled faces is 16 or higher?
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When three standard, fair, six-sided dice are
rolled, what is the probability that the sum of the
rolled faces is 16 or higher?
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#3 Algebra – Hustle
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When three standard, fair, six-sided dice are
rolled, what is the probability that the sum of the
rolled faces is 16 or higher?
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#3 Algebra – Hustle
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When three standard, fair, six-sided dice are
rolled, what is the probability that the sum of the
rolled faces is 16 or higher?
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#4 Algebra – Hustle
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Find the interest accumulated, rounded down to
the nearest penny, when $1000 is deposited for
one year in an account earning 4% annual
interest compounded twice per year.
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#4 Algebra – Hustle
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Find the interest accumulated, rounded down to
the nearest penny, when $1000 is deposited for
one year in an account earning 4% annual
interest compounded twice per year.
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#4 Algebra – Hustle
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Find the interest accumulated, rounded down to
the nearest penny, when $1000 is deposited for
one year in an account earning 4% annual
interest compounded twice per year.
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#4 Algebra – Hustle
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Find the interest accumulated, rounded down to
the nearest penny, when $1000 is deposited for
one year in an account earning 4% annual
interest compounded twice per year.
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#5 Algebra – Hustle #5 Algebra – Hustle
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1 2 3 1 2 3
Evaluate the determinant: 4 5 6 Evaluate the determinant: 4 5 6
7 8 9 7 8 9

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1 2 3 1 2 3
Evaluate the determinant: 4 5 6 Evaluate the determinant: 4 5 6
7 8 9 7 8 9

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#6 Algebra – Hustle #6 Algebra – Hustle
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Find the area enclosed by the ellipse with Find the area enclosed by the ellipse with
equation 27 x 2  12y 2  108 x  72y  108  0 . equation 27 x 2  12y 2  108 x  72y  108  0 .

Answer : ________________________ Answer : ________________________

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Find the area enclosed by the ellipse with Find the area enclosed by the ellipse with
equation 27 x 2  12y 2  108 x  72y  108  0 . equation 27 x 2  12y 2  108 x  72y  108  0 .

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#7 Algebra – Hustle #7 Algebra – Hustle
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Simplify:  2a  3b  2c    4a  5b  2c  Simplify:  2a  3b  2c    4a  5b  2c 

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Simplify:  2a  3b  2c    4a  5b  2c  Simplify:  2a  3b  2c    4a  5b  2c 

Answer : ________________________ Answer : ________________________

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#8 Algebra – Hustle #8 Algebra – Hustle
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Find the number of distinct permutations of the Find the number of distinct permutations of the
letters in the word BUBBLE. letters in the word BUBBLE.

Answer : ________________________ Answer : ________________________

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Find the number of distinct permutations of the Find the number of distinct permutations of the
letters in the word BUBBLE. letters in the word BUBBLE.

Answer : ________________________ Answer : ________________________

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#9 Algebra – Hustle #9 Algebra – Hustle
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Find the range, written in interval notation, of Find the range, written in interval notation, of
x2  8 x2  8
the function y  2 . the function y  2 .
x 4 x 4

Answer : ________________________ Answer : ________________________

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#9 Algebra – Hustle #9 Algebra – Hustle

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Find the range, written in interval notation, of Find the range, written in interval notation, of
x2  8 x2  8
the function y  2 . the function y  2 .
x 4 x 4

Answer : ________________________ Answer : ________________________

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#10 Algebra – Hustle
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Todd’s average score over the first three tests of
the semester was an 88. Once Todd took the
fourth test of the semester, his average across all
four tests was a 91. Find the score that Todd
made on the fourth test of the semester.
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Todd’s average score over the first three tests of
the semester was an 88. Once Todd took the
fourth test of the semester, his average across all
four tests was a 91. Find the score that Todd
made on the fourth test of the semester.
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Todd’s average score over the first three tests of
the semester was an 88. Once Todd took the
fourth test of the semester, his average across all
four tests was a 91. Find the score that Todd
made on the fourth test of the semester.
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#10 Algebra – Hustle
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Todd’s average score over the first three tests of
the semester was an 88. Once Todd took the
fourth test of the semester, his average across all
four tests was a 91. Find the score that Todd
made on the fourth test of the semester.
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#11 Algebra – Hustle #11 Algebra – Hustle
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Find the sum of the arithmetic series: Find the sum of the arithmetic series:

10  13  16  ...  82 10  13  16  ...  82

Answer : ________________________ Answer : ________________________

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Find the sum of the arithmetic series: Find the sum of the arithmetic series:

10  13  16  ...  82 10  13  16  ...  82

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#12 Algebra – Hustle #12 Algebra – Hustle
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Find the vertex of the parabola whose equation Find the vertex of the parabola whose equation
is 4 y  18  2 x 2  12 x . is 4 y  18  2 x 2  12 x .

Answer : ________________________ Answer : ________________________

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Find the vertex of the parabola whose equation Find the vertex of the parabola whose equation
is 4 y  18  2 x 2  12 x . is 4 y  18  2 x 2  12 x .

Answer : ________________________ Answer : ________________________

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#13 Algebra – Hustle #13 Algebra – Hustle
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Find the area enclosed by the ellipse whose Find the area enclosed by the ellipse whose
equation is 3x 2  4 y 2  12 x  8y  32  0 . equation is 3x 2  4 y 2  12 x  8y  32  0 .

Answer : ________________________ Answer : ________________________

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Find the area enclosed by the ellipse whose Find the area enclosed by the ellipse whose
equation is 3x 2  4 y 2  12 x  8y  32  0 . equation is 3x 2  4 y 2  12 x  8y  32  0 .

Answer : ________________________ Answer : ________________________

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#14 Algebra – Hustle #14 Algebra – Hustle
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Find the constant term in the expansion of Find the constant term in the expansion of
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 2 1  2 1
 2x   .  2x   .
 x  x

Answer : ________________________ Answer : ________________________

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#14 Algebra – Hustle #14 Algebra – Hustle

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Find the constant term in the expansion of Find the constant term in the expansion of
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 2 1  2 1
 2x   .  2x   .
 x  x

Answer : ________________________ Answer : ________________________

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#15 Algebra – Hustle #15 Algebra – Hustle
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If cos  , where  is an acute angle, find If cos  , where  is an acute angle, find
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the value of tan . the value of tan .

Answer : ________________________ Answer : ________________________

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If cos  , where  is an acute angle, find If cos  , where  is an acute angle, find
3 3
the value of tan . the value of tan .

Answer : ________________________ Answer : ________________________

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#16 Algebra – Hustle
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If f  x   2 x 2  1 and g  x   x  3 , find the
domain, written in interval notation, of the
composite function  f  g  x  .
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#16 Algebra – Hustle
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If f  x   2 x 2  1 and g  x   x  3 , find the
domain, written in interval notation, of the
composite function  f  g  x  .
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#16 Algebra – Hustle
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If f  x   2 x 2  1 and g  x   x  3 , find the
domain, written in interval notation, of the
composite function  f  g  x  .
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If f  x   2 x 2  1 and g  x   x  3 , find the
domain, written in interval notation, of the
composite function  f  g  x  .
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#17 Algebra – Hustle #17 Algebra – Hustle
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“All complex numbers are imaginary numbers.” “All complex numbers are imaginary numbers.”

Determine whether this statement is true or Determine whether this statement is true or
false. (Please write either the full word “True” or false. (Please write either the full word “True” or
the full word “False” as your answer.) the full word “False” as your answer.)

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“All complex numbers are imaginary numbers.” “All complex numbers are imaginary numbers.”

Determine whether this statement is true or Determine whether this statement is true or
false. (Please write either the full word “True” or false. (Please write either the full word “True” or
the full word “False” as your answer.) the full word “False” as your answer.)

Answer : ________________________ Answer : ________________________

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#18 Algebra – Hustle #18 Algebra – Hustle
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Find the ordered pair solution to the system of Find the ordered pair solution to the system of
5x  6y  1 5x  6y  1
equations:  equations: 
 7 x  8y  3  7 x  8y  3

Answer : ________________________ Answer : ________________________

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Find the ordered pair solution to the system of Find the ordered pair solution to the system of
5x  6y  1 5x  6y  1
equations:  equations: 
 7 x  8y  3  7 x  8y  3

Answer : ________________________ Answer : ________________________

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#19 Algebra – Hustle #19 Algebra – Hustle
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Evaluate, where i  1 : 48  55i Evaluate, where i  1 : 48  55i

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Evaluate, where i  1 : 48  55i Evaluate, where i  1 : 48  55i

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#20 Algebra – Hustle #20 Algebra – Hustle
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How many real solutions does the equation How many real solutions does the equation
3x 8  3x 4  3x 2  3  0 have? 3x 8  3x 4  3x 2  3  0 have?

Answer : ________________________ Answer : ________________________

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How many real solutions does the equation How many real solutions does the equation
3x 8  3x 4  3x 2  3  0 have? 3x 8  3x 4  3x 2  3  0 have?

Answer : ________________________ Answer : ________________________

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#21 Algebra – Hustle
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Let an be the nth term in a sequence. If a1  1
and an  an1   n  1  for all integers n  2 , find
the numerical value of a2019 .
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Let an be the nth term in a sequence. If a1  1
and an  an1   n  1  for all integers n  2 , find
the numerical value of a2019 .
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#21 Algebra – Hustle
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Let an be the nth term in a sequence. If a1  1
and an  an1   n  1  for all integers n  2 , find
the numerical value of a2019 .
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#21 Algebra – Hustle
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Let an be the nth term in a sequence. If a1  1
and an  an1   n  1  for all integers n  2 , find
the numerical value of a2019 .
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#22 Algebra – Hustle #22 Algebra – Hustle
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Find the equation of the non-vertical asymptote Find the equation of the non-vertical asymptote
2x2  x  3 2x2  x  3
of the function with equation y  . of the function with equation y  .
x 3 x 3

Answer : ________________________ Answer : ________________________

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Find the equation of the non-vertical asymptote Find the equation of the non-vertical asymptote
2x2  x  3 2x2  x  3
of the function with equation y  . of the function with equation y  .
x 3 x 3

Answer : ________________________ Answer : ________________________

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#23 Algebra – Hustle #23 Algebra – Hustle
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Find the absolute maximum value of the function Find the absolute maximum value of the function
f  x   3x 2  15x  11 , written as a decimal. f  x   3x 2  15x  11 , written as a decimal.

Answer : ________________________ Answer : ________________________

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Find the absolute maximum value of the function Find the absolute maximum value of the function
f  x   3x 2  15x  11 , written as a decimal. f  x   3x 2  15x  11 , written as a decimal.

Answer : ________________________ Answer : ________________________

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#24 Algebra – Hustle #24 Algebra – Hustle
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Find the sum of the infinite geometric series Find the sum of the infinite geometric series
5 5
whose first term is  and whose fourth term is whose first term is  and whose fourth term is
3 3
45 45
. .
64 64

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Find the sum of the infinite geometric series Find the sum of the infinite geometric series
5 5
whose first term is  and whose fourth term is whose first term is  and whose fourth term is
3 3
45 45
. .
64 64

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#25 Algebra – Hustle
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Find the area enclosed by the triangle whose
vertices are located at the points  2, 4  ,
 1, 3 , and  5,2  . Write your answer as a
fraction.
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Find the area enclosed by the triangle whose
vertices are located at the points  2, 4  ,
 1, 3 , and  5,2  . Write your answer as a
fraction.
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Find the area enclosed by the triangle whose
vertices are located at the points  2, 4  ,
 1, 3 , and  5,2  . Write your answer as a
fraction.
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Find the area enclosed by the triangle whose
vertices are located at the points  2, 4  ,
 1, 3 , and  5,2  . Write your answer as a
fraction.
Answer : ________________________
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