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It provides examples of questions you can expect on your actual math placement test.  \n􀂃 Grab some blank pieces of paper and a pencil. You’ll use these to do your work and write your answers down.  \n􀂃 Although you may use a basic four-function, scientific, or graphing calculator, solving every question without a calculator is possible.  \n􀂃 Do not make random guesses. You should leave the answer blank if you have NO KNOWLEDGE of the question. If you have some knowledge, you maybe able to narrow choices and intelligently select the correct answer.  \n􀂃 You should do your best on this practice test so that your score reflects your knowledge of mathematics. When you take the actual test, the result allows placement into a math course for which you are prepared and should enable your successful completion of that course.  \n􀂃 Score your results using the answer key on the final page of this document. If you need to enhance your Elementary Algebra skills, head to the “Brush up on Skills” section of [pct.edu/tests and download the Elementary Algebra Analysis Chart. The chart outlines](pct.edu/tests and download the Elementary Algebra Analysis Chart. The chart outlines)[ ](pct.edu/tests and download the Elementary Algebra Analysis Chart. The chart outlines)which topic each question covers, making it easy to know which topics to review before taking the real placement test.  \n􀂃 Good luck!  \nPennsylvania College of Technology  \nMath Department  \nElementary Algebra Practice Placement Exam  \n1. The difference between −12 and what number produces −4?  \na. 8 c. 16  \nb. −8 d. −16  \n2. Which of the following expressions is NOT equal to the others?  \na.  \nb.  \n−a  \n−b  \n a   \n−b  \nc. −  −a −b  \nd. All are equal.  \n3. If P represents a positive number and Q represents a negative number, what type of number is represented by the expression −PQ ?  \na. Zero c. 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