Republic of the Philippines

Department of Education
Region V – Bicol
SCHOOLS DIVISION OF LEGAZPI CITY
TAYSAN RESETTLEMENT INTEGRATED SCHOOL
TAYSAN, LEGAZPI CITY

MATHEMATICS 8 - QUARTER I
PRE-ASSESSMENT QUESTIONS
SY: 2022-2023

1. What do you call a number or expression that divides a given number or expression exactly,
without any remainder? (Remembering)
2. ______________ is the result of multiplying two factors. (Remembering)
3. A polynomial with exactly 2 terms is called ______________. (Remembering)
4. What method is used in multiplying binomials by their corresponding first, outer, inner and last
terms? (Remembering)
5. A polynomial expression is evaluated where the x- and y- values are 2 and -4 respectively. Which
expression has a value equal to 12? ( Answer : x 2−2 y ) (Understanding)
6. If 1, 4, 9 and 16 are called perfect squares, then 1, 8, 27, and 64 are called ______________.
(Understanding)
7. Which factoring pattern do we apply in perfect square trinomials? (Understanding)
8. Which of the following gives a product of x 2−20 x+ 100? (Applying)
9. The product of two consecutive positive integers is 30. Which mathematical statement or equation
leads to the solution to this problem? ( Answer : x ( x+1 )=30) (Analyzing)
10. Let A=4 x 2−81 and B=(2 x −9)(2 x +9), which statement is true about A and B? (Evaluating)
11. Which of the following is NOT the correct description of a rational algebraic expression?
(Remembering)
12. It is the expression that gives a product of 1 when multiplied to the given expression. The other
term for this is “multiplicative inverse”. (Remembering)
13. What is the value of a non-zero polynomial raised to a negative exponent?(Remembering)
14. Which of the following is a rational algebraic expression? (Understanding)
15. What is the first step in simplifying a rational algebraic expression? (Understanding)
2 4
3m p
16. What is the simplest form of 3 ? (Applying)
27 m p
2
x −1
17. Which rational expression is the same as ? (Applying)
x−1
2
a −9 2 a+10
18. Find the product of and . (Applying)
a+5 3 a−9
3 x+ 2
19. When is subtracted from a rational algebraic expression, the result is . What is the
x−5 x−10
other expression? (Analyzing)
20. Write the expression, “the ratio of five more than twice a number 𝒂 and eight less than four times
that number” into a mathematical expression. (Understanding)
21. Brando can finish watering the plants in the garden in 30 minutes while Alexa can finish the
same task in 45 minutes. What is the correct equation that represents their work done if they are
working together?(Analyzing)
22. What is a rectangular coordinate system? (Remembering)
23. Who is the French mathematician that the Cartesian plane or the rectangular coordinate system
was named after? (Remembering)
24. In what quadrant does the point (2 ,−5) lie? (Understanding)
25. Which coordinate plane shows the correct way of plotting the point (−1 , 4)? (Analyzing)
26. A linear equation in two variables is an equation of degree _______. (Remembering)
27. What symbol should we use in a linear equation in two variables? (Remembering)
28. A slope of a line tells how steep a line is. Which of the following statements is TRUE about the
slope of a line? (Understanding)
29. The slope of a line can be obtained by the following EXCEPT ___________ (Understanding)
30. Determine the slope of a line 3 x+ y=7 . (Applying)
31. The slope-intercept form of an equation of a line is _________________. (Remembering)
32. The standard form of an equation of a line is ___________________. (Remembering)
−1
33. What is the standard form of the equation y= x +5? (Applying)
3
34. Transform this equation into the slope-intercept form and find the value of b (y-intercept):
−2 x+ y=0 (Analyzing)
35. Graphing a linear equation in two variables has 4 methods or ways, such as using 2 points, using
the x- and y-intercepts, using the slope and a point and _________________. (Remembering)
36. Which of the following shows the graph of an equation of a line with a slope of 0 (zero)?
(Understanding)
37. Which of the following is the graph of a line containing the points (−1 , 4) and (2 , 7)? (Applying)
38. Given the 𝒙− and 𝒚−𝒊𝒏𝒕𝒆𝒓𝒄𝒆𝒑𝒕𝒔, (𝟓,𝟎) and (𝟎,−𝟑), what is the value of the slope of the line and
trend/direction of the graph? (Evaluating)
39. Which equation has a slope of 3 and a y-intercept of 1? (Understanding)
40. Find the equation of a line that passes through the points (3 , 5) and (0 ,−6). (Understanding)
41. Which equation can produce the values for x and y if few are as follows; ( 1 ,−1 ) , ( 2 ,−3 ) ,(3 ,−5),
…?(Answer: y=−2 x +1) (Analyzing)
42. If b is the y-intercept, then m in the slope-intercept form of an equation of a line stands for the
________. (Remembering)
43. Miko puts Php 40.00 in his coin bank every week from his weekly school and internet allowance.
If x represents the weeks that have passed and y is the amount of money that he saves after each
week, which equation represents how much he saves in 25 weeks? (Analyzing)
44. What is the final answer to Miko’s savings in 25 weeks? (Applying)
45. What is the slope of the hill illustrated in the figure? (Creating)
46. Which of the following is a system of linear equations in two
variables? (Remembering)
47. Which of the following is a graph of a system of linear inequalities
in two variables? (Understanding)
48. How many solutions does a consistent and independent system of
linear equations have? (Remembering)
49. What does x stands for in the system, 2 x+ y=9 and 2 x – y=11? (Answer: SOLUTION)
(Understanding)
50.
 Republic of the Philippines
Department of Education
Region V – Bicol
SCHOOLS DIVISION OF LEGAZPI CITY
TAYSAN RESETTLEMENT INTEGRATED SCHOOL
TAYSAN, LEGAZPI CITY

MATHEMATICS 8 – FIRST QUARTER PRE-ASSESSMENT

SY: 2022-2023
Name: __________________________________________Gr.&Sec.: ___________________Score:_____

DIRECTIONS: Read each question carefully. Choose the letter of your answer.
1. ______________ is the result of multiplying two factors.
d. Sum b. Difference c. Product d. Quotient
2. A polynomial with exactly 2 terms is called ______________.
a. Monomial b. Binomial c. Trinomial d. Multinomial
3. If 1, 4, 9 and 16 are called perfect squares, then 1, 8, 27, and 64 are called ______________.
a. Perfect Squares c. Rational Numbers
b. Integers d. Perfect Cubes
4. Which factoring pattern do we apply in this expression: x 2+ 2 x +1?
a. a 2+2 ab +b2= ( a+b )2 c. ax +bx=x (a+b)
3 3 2 2
b. a −b =( a−b)(a +ab+ b ) d. a 2−b2=(a+ b)(a−b)
5. Which of the following gives a product of x 2−100?
a. (x +20)( x+ 5) c. (x−5)(x−20)
2
b. ( x +10 ) d. (x−10)( x +10)
6. “The product of two consecutive positive integers is 30.” Which mathematical equation leads to the
solution to this problem?
a. x ( x +1 )=30 c. −2 x=30
2
b. x −2 x−30=0 d. −x ( x −1 )+ 30=0
7. What method is used in multiplying binomials by their corresponding first, outer, inner and last terms?
a. Factoring b. FOIL Method c. Grouping d. Trial and Error
8. Which polynomial expression has a value equal to 12 when x=2 and y=−4 ?
a. 3 x+ 2 y b. x−4 y c. x 2−2 y d. −x +3 y
2
9. Let A=4 x −81 and B=(2 x −9)(2 x +9), which statement is true about A and B?
a. A< B b. A> B c. A ≠ B d. A=B
10. Which of the following is NOT the correct description of a rational algebraic expression?
p a
a. It is commonly represented as or .
q b
b. It is the expression where the denominator is undefined.
c. The terms on both the numerator and denominator does not have a negative exponent or in a radical.
d. The numerator and denominator are both polynomials.
11. Which of the following is a rational algebraic expression?

a.
4m
b.
√2 x c.
a
d. 9 z 2
3

5n 2 2 √3
12. What is the first step in simplifying a rational algebraic expression?
a. Multiply the remaining factors and simplify the product.
b. Find the least common multiple of the denominators.
c. Factor both the numerator and denominator completely.
d. Divide or cancel out the common factor.
 2 4
3m p
13. What is the simplest form of 3?
27 m p
2 2
m mp mp
a. b. c. 9 mp d.
9p
4
9 9p
14. It is the expression that gives a product of 1 when multiplied to the given expression. The other term for this
is “multiplicative inverse”.
a. Reciprocal b. Factor c. Quotient d. Radical
2
a −9 2 a+10
15. Find the product of and .
a+5 3 a−9
2 a−6 a−3 a+3 2 a+6
a. b. c. d.
3 a−9 a+5 3 a+15 3
16. Write the statement, “the ratio of five more than twice a number a and eight less than four
times that number” into a mathematical expression.
4 a+ 5 2 a+ 5 5> 2a
a. b. 5>2 a :8< 4 a c. d.
2 a−8 4 a−8 8< 4 a
17. Brando can finish watering the plants in the garden in 30 minutes while Alexa can finish the same task in 45
minutes. What is the correct equation that represents their work done if they are working together?
1 x 1 1 1 x 1 1 1 1
a. + =−1 b. + = c. − =x d. − =
30 45 30 45 x 30 45 30 45 x
18. What is a rectangular coordinate system?
a. It is a two-dimensional plane which is divided by axes into four regions called quadrants.
b. It is used for naming points in a plane.
c. It is a plane used for graphing linear functions.
d. It is used to determine the location of a point by using a single number.
19. In what quadrant does the point (2,-5) lie?
a. Quadrant I b. Quadrant IV c. Quadrant III d. Quadrant II
20. What symbol should we use in a linear equation in two variables?
a. ¿ b. ≥ c. ¿ d. ±
21. Which of the following statements is TRUE about the slope of a line?
a. A slope of a line is represented by b in y=mx+b .
b. A slope of a line can be obtained by getting (x 2−x 1)( y 2− y 1).
c. A slope of a line describes the length of the line.
rise
d. A slope of a line tells how steep a line is and has the formula, m= .
run
22. Determine the slope of a line 3x+y=7.
a. −3 b. 3 c. −7 d. 7
23. The standard form of an equation of a line is ___________________.
a. y=mx+b c. f ( x )= Ax 2+ Bx +C
b. y− y 1=m ( x−x 1 ) d. Ax+ By=C
24. Transform this equation into the slope-intercept form and find the value of b (y-intercept):
−2 x+ y=0
1 −1
a. y= x b. y=−2 x c. y=2 x d. y= x +0
2 2
25. Which of the following shows the graph of an equation of a line with a slope of 0 (zero)?

a. b. c. d.
26. Which of the following is the graph of a line containing the points (-1,4) and (5,3)?
 a. b. c. d.

27. Given the x−¿ and y−intercepts , (5 , 0) and (0 ,−3), what is the value of the slope of the line and
trend/direction of the graph?
a. m=0 , the graph is a horizontal line.
3
b. m= , the graph is increasing from left to right.
5
c. m=undefined , the graph is vertical line.
−3
d. m= , the graph is decreasing from left to right.
5
28. Which equation has a slope of 3 and a y-intercept of 1?
a. y=3 x +1 b. y=x +3 c. x +3 y=1 d. 3 x+ y=1
29. Find the equation of a line that passes through the points (3,5) and (0,-6).
3
a. y= x−6 b. 11 x−3 y=18 c. y−6=−3 x +5 d. 3 x−6 y=11
11
30. If b is the y-intercept, then m in the slope-intercept form of an equation of a line stands for the ________.
b. Slope b. x-intercept c. y-intercept d. Either B or C
31. Miko puts Php 40.00 in his coin bank every week from his weekly school and internet allowance. If x
represents the weeks that have passed and y is the amount of money that he saves after each week, how much
does he save in 25 weeks?
a. Php 750.00 b. Php 1000.00 c. Php 1500.00 d. Php 1700.00
32. Which of the following is a system of linear equations in two variables?

a. {2 x− y> 4
x + y ≤−1
c. {2−4x−7x+y=12
y=3

b. 3 x−7 y=−10 d. 5 x− y <9

33. Which of the following is a graph of a system of linear inequalities in two variables?

a. b. c. d.
34. How many solutions does a consistent and independent system of linear equations have?
a. No solution b. Infinitely many d. More than one d. Exactly one

35. Given the values of x and y for this system of linear equations: {2 x− y=0
x−2 y =0
, what is the characteristic of the

graph?
a. Parallel b. Intersecting c. Coinciding d. Asymptotic
36. Which of the following is the graph of the given system in item #35?

a. b. c. d. p
37. Which is NOT a method for solving systems of linear equation in two variables?
a. Graphing b. Factoring c. Elimination d. Substitution

{
3 x+ y=4
38. Which ordered pair could satisfy this system: 1 ?
y= x−2
3
a. (3 , 4) b. (−1 , 7) c. (4 ,−8) d. (0 , 0)
39. Which part of the solution makes it incorrect when solving the given system of linear equations in two
variables using substitution method?

GIVEN: {x+3
x−2 y=9
y =14
; METHOD: Substitution

SOLUTION:
Using equation 1: x−2 y=9
Solve for y: Step 1
x−x−2 y=9−x
(by Addition Property of Equality )
−2 y=9−x Step 2
(By Simplifying)
−2 y 9−x Step 3
=
−2 −2
1 9 x −9
y= x− ∨ y=
2 2 2
( by Multiplication Property of Equality )
Substituting the new equation into the equation 2 (x +3 y=14) : Step 4

x +3 ( )x−9
2
=14

[
( 2 ) x +3 ( )]
x−9
2
=[ 14 ] ( 2 )

(by Multiplication Property of Equality)

2 x+3 ( x−9 )=28 Step 5
2 x+3 x−9=28
( by Simplifying )
2 x+3 x=28 +9 Step 6
5 x=37
( Combining similar terms )
5 x 37 Step 7
=
5 5
37
x=
5
( by Multiplication Property of Equality )
Substituting the obtained value of x , to the equation 2: Step 8

( ) 37
5
+3 y =14

[
( 5)
37
5 ]
+ 3 y =[ 14 ] ( 5 )
37+15 y =70
15 y=70−37
15 y 33
=
15 15
33
y=
15
a. Step 1 b. Step 2 c. Step 3 d. Step 5

40. If you are going to correct the solution of the given system of linear equations above, what should be the
intersection of the two lines or the values of x and y ?
a. ( 3 , 2 ) b. (−3 , 8 ) c. ( 5 ,−6 ) d. ( 11, 1 )

Prepared by:

HENRY A. ARENA and

RIZA B. ABEJUELA
Grade 8 Mathematics Teachers