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WGU Applied-Algebra Exam Overview:
| Certification Vendor: | Western Governors University (WGU) |
|---|---|
| Exam Name: | Applied Algebra Objective Assessment (C957) |
| Exam Number: | C957 (Applied Algebra / FXO2 / PFXP) |
| Related Certifications: | WGU Mathematics Competency Units General Education Math Requirement |
| Available Languages: | English |
| Certificate Validity Period: | Not applicable (course credit applies toward degree; no external certification expiration) |
| Exam Price: | Included in WGU tuition (no separate exam fee) |
| Exam Duration: | 120 minutes |
| Real Exam Qty: | Not publicly disclosed (variable) |
| Exam Format: | Computer-based exam, Multiple Choice, Objective Assessment (Proctored) |
| Passing Score: | Competency-based (passing threshold not publicly standardized; determined by WGU rubric) |
| Recommended Training: | WGU Learning Resources / Course Material Portal WGU Course Page (C957 Applied Algebra) |
| Exam Registration: | WGU Student Portal Exam Scheduling |
| Sample Questions: | ![]() |
| Exam Way: | Online proctored objective assessment via WGU testing system |
| Pre Condition: | No formal prerequisites; basic algebra readiness recommended for WGU enrollment |
| Official Syllabus URL: | https://www.wgu.edu/online-degree-courses/applied-algebra-c957.html |
WGU Applied-Algebra Exam Syllabus Topics:
| Section | Objectives |
|---|---|
| Foundations of Algebra | - Equations and Inequalities
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| Linear Functions and Systems | - Linear Equations
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| Exponential and Logarithmic Concepts | - Exponential Functions
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| Functions and Graphs | - Function Concepts
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| Polynomial and Rational Expressions | - Rational Expressions
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Applied-Algebra Study Package FAQ
You can register for the WGU Applied Algebra FXO2 PFXP C957 exam through the official channels:
Many candidates combine practice questions with official training. Recommended options include:
No formal prerequisites; basic algebra readiness recommended for WGU enrollment
You can confirm the current eligibility requirements on the official Applied-Algebra exam page before you register.
The engine lets you set the same time limit and marking scheme as the real exam, so every session trains your pace, not just your knowledge. It also resurfaces the questions you answer wrong until they stick, and lets you hide the ones you always get right — together, these keep your speed and confidence climbing steadily.
The WGU Applied Algebra FXO2 PFXP C957 exam requires a score of Competency-based (passing threshold not publicly standardized; determined by WGU rubric) to pass, and the official registration fee is Included in WGU tuition (no separate exam fee). Careful preparation is the most practical protection for that fee.
Very much so. The PDF version is designed to be printed, which makes it ideal for shared preparation: print copies for everyone, meet up, and discuss the questions together. Candidates preparing as a team or buying for a company often choose this version precisely because paper travels well in a meeting room.
The WGU Applied Algebra FXO2 PFXP C957 practice questions are organized around the official exam objectives. Key topics include:
- Functions and Graphs ()
- Linear Functions and Systems ()
- Polynomial and Rational Expressions ()
Group discussion works especially well when everyone is working through the same topic list.
The WGU Applied Algebra FXO2 PFXP C957 exam contains Not publicly disclosed (variable) questions, and you will have 120 minutes minutes to complete them. Practicing at this exact pace is how answer speed is built.
This package includes 144 practice questions for the WGU Applied Algebra FXO2 PFXP C957 exam. Every answer is verified by an experienced team of experts, so you can trust what you study.
WGU Applied Algebra FXO2 PFXP C957 Sample Questions:
The population of fish in a lake is changing according to the function
P(t)=462-35t
where tis the number of months since the beginning of the year and P(t)is the fish population at time t.
Which interpretation of the rate of change is correct?
- A. The number of fish in the lake is increasing at a constant rate of 35 fish per month.
- B. The number of fish in the lake is decreasing at a constant rate of 462 fish per month.
- C. The number of fish in the lake is increasing at a constant rate of 462 fish per month.
- D. The number of fish in the lake is decreasing at a constant rate of 35 fish per month.
Correct Answer: D 🗳️
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The given function represents the price of a commodity, p, in dollars, based on the number of months, m, since the beginning of 2020.
p(m)=5m+5
What is the average rate of change of the price over the interval m=1to m=10?
- A. 32.5
- B. 45
- C. 5
- D. 5.91
Correct Answer: C 🗳️
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Through a local marketplace, a person makes livestock feeders to sell. The graph shows the functions modeling the cost and revenue.
What is the minimum number of livestock feeders that must be sold in order for the revenue to cover the costs?
- A. 9
- B. 3
- C. 1
- D. 5
Correct Answer: D 🗳️
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The number of letters processed daily at a mail center is modeled by the decreasing exponential function shown in the graph.
What is the long-term trend in the number of letters processed per day, based on the equation of the horizontal asymptote?
- A. 4,500
- B. 25
- C. 1,000
- D. 2,250
Correct Answer: C 🗳️
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The scatterplot shows data on the number of visitors to a resort each week since opening. A regression function is graphed with r^2=0.99. The predicted number of visitors after 16.4weeks is 38.6.
Is this prediction appropriate?
- A. No. The r^2value indicates a moderate fit, but x=16.4is more than 25%of the range beyond the maximum value.
- B. Yes. The r^2value indicates a strong fit, and x=16.4is within 50%of the range of the maximum value.
- C. No. The r^2value indicates a strong fit, but x=16.4is more than 50%of the range beyond the maximum value.
- D. Yes. The r^2value indicates a moderate fit, and x=16.4is within 25%of the range of the maximum value.
Correct Answer: C 🗳️
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