CLEP College Algebra Practice Test

In this video, I work problems that may be similar to the CLEP - College Algebra exam.

If you'd like a printable version of these problems so you can practice on your own, click here:

To watch me walk through the questions on the official College Board CLEP - College Algebra exam guide, check out this playlist:

Video Timestamps:
0:00:06 Intro - What is the purpose of this video?
0:03:10 Problem 1 - Find the GCF of a polynomial.
0:06:02 Problem 2 - Solve an exponential equation.
0:08:33 Problem 3 - Expand a logarithmic expression.
0:11:37 Problem 4 - Factor a difference of 2 squares.
0:13:05 Problem 5 - Simplify an expression using exponent properties.
0:15:44 Problem 6 - Evaluate an absolute value expression.
0:17:25 Problem 7 - Simplify a rational expression using factoring.
0:19:20 Problem 8 - Factor a sum of cubes.
0:22:36 Problem 9 - Analyze an inequality with multiple variables.
0:24:23 Problem 10 - Divide a cubic polynomial by a linear binomial.
0:27:21 Problem 11 - Simplify an expression using exponent properties.
0:29:43 Problem 12 - Simplify a rational expression using factoring.
0:32:04 Problem 13 - Simplify an expression using exponent properties.
0:34:33 Problem 14 - Solve a quadratic equation using factoring.
0:36:25 Problem 15 - Solve an absolute value equation.
0:39:02 Problem 16 - Find the slope of a linear equation.
0:40:50 Problem 17 - Solve a word problem using a system of equations.
0:46:59 Problem 18 - Solve a quadratic equation.
0:49:06 Problem 19 - Solve a word problem using an exponential decay function.
0:51:04 Problem 20 - Solve a system of equations.
0:53:57 Problem 21 - Solve an inequality with an absolute value function.
0:56:18 Problem 22 - Demonstrate an understanding of the discriminant.
1:00:44 Problem 23 - Solve a linear inequality.
1:01:50 Problem 24 - Write an inequality with an absolute value function.
1:03:15 Problem 25 - Solve a quadratic inequality.
1:07:38 Problem 26 - Solve a word problem using a rational equation.
1:10:54 Problem 27 - Solve a logarithmic equation.
1:13:10 Problem 28 - Write a system of inequalities using a graph.
1:14:31 Problem 29 - Evaluate a piecewise function.
1:15:40 Problem 30 - Evaluate a combination of linear and quadratic functions.
1:16:37 Problem 31 - Find and evaluate the inverse of a linear equation.
1:17:22 Problem 32 - Evaluate an exponential function.
1:19:36 Problem 33 - Find the number of x-intercepts of various functions.
1:21:15 Problem 34 - Identify a linear function from a table.
1:22:44 Problem 35 - Solve a word problem with a composition of functions.
1:24:28 Problem 36 - Translate the graph of an absolute value function.
1:26:27 Problem 37 - Model a word problem with an exponential growth equation.
1:28:17 Problem 38 - Evaluate a combination of exponential and a constant function.
1:29:26 Problem 39 - Find the range of a restricted linear function.
1:33:15 Problem 40 - Find the vertex of a quadratic function.
1:36:16 Problem 41 - Find the inverse of a linear function.
1:37:06 Problem 42 - Find the domain of a combination of functions.
1:41:19 Problem 43 - Determine the coordinates of a point on an even function.
1:42:21 Problem 44 - Demonstrate an understanding of the definition of a function.
1:44:48 Problem 45 - Find a term in an arithmetic sequence.
1:47:03 Problem 46 - Factor a difference of two squares.
1:49:25 Problem 47 - Find a term in an arithmetic sequence.
1:50:02 Problem 48 - Subtract 2 complex numbers.
1:51:06 Problem 49 - Demonstrate an understanding of inequalities.
1:53:08 Problem 50 - Compute a partial sum of a geometric sequence.
1:55:27 Problem 51 - Solve a cubic equation using factoring, division, and the quadratic formula.
1:58:36 Problem 52 - Model a word problem with an exponential growth expression.
2:00:23 Problem 53 - Multiply 2 complex numbers.
2:02:21 Problem 54 - Evaluate a factorial expression.
2:04:28 Problem 55 - Demonstrate an understanding of rational and irrational numbers.
2:07:55 Problem 56 - Divide 2 complex numbers.
2:11:31 Outro - Closing thoughts and key takeaways.

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[erikbeeb]

Just took my CLEP today and got a 77. There are still a bunch of questions on the test that are in this video. I watched the video in its entirety at about 1.5x speed. I then would try and do the problems in the video on my own but would just watch the solution if I got stuck. I then printed out the provided practice sheet and did it all on my own. I then just watched the video again the night before the test. Finding this video was a GODSEND. Thank you so much for helping me understand this. I just needed college algebra within the last five years to apply to my graduate program and that was the only thing holding me back!

[AlexandriaEveSeitz]

Just took my test today and passed with a 62. I looked over this video twice and did the print out version to practice some of these problems, a lot of these problems were on this test verbatim with only a few different. I purchased online practice test sadly it was a waste, none of it was on the real test so save your money and just watch these videos. The only reason I passed was from these videos so thank you so much.

[keertivijapurapu]

great study resource, just took the exam today and made a 66! The test is almost exactly like this video

[michaeldacosta]

Thank you, Mr. Schuler - this video and practice exam is still more relevant than any other study materials I used. Just passed the test yesterday.

[nogrape]

I got a 79 today!!! I watched this video once and did the exercises on Modern States. Both were really useful, and I highly recommend them! Thank you so much, Mr. Scheler. Your video is very easy to understand!

[ishh.m]

Forgot to comment months earlier, but you helped me pass the Algebra CLEP with a 65! Your teaching style is amazing, unlike the other CLEP prep videos that always use the scenic long route to solving problems, you use a lot of shortcuts that quickly solve the question. I recommend you start doing more of these CLEP prep vids and even consider looking into doing GED prep vids.

[jameicary]

Just took the test 63! 🎉 came back to say Thank you so much for doing this you rock Mr.Schuler! The test was nearly verbatim except a few which are easily found in the playlist your explanations made it so simple

[owensantiago]

Just took the exam and got a 66! Literally all the questions were the same only about 10 different ones, thank you so much !

[YungPalmTrees]

Hey I just wanted to say thank you so much for these guides. They were very easy to follow along and showed me which steps to use for each problems. When i took the test today, I noticed that many of the problems were very similar to what was covered here with some of them being the EXACT same questions! which made it really easy. With your help i was able to get a 77 which blew my mind! Thank you so much again for your help and I will make sure to recommend you to anyone I know that wants to take the exam.

[Marie-rzxo]

This is awesome! I watched this through twice and took the exam today and got a 75. Most of the questions are pretty much the same.

[findingfloridapixie]

I cannot express how helpful this video was, I just passed with a 68 and I never could’ve done it without this video. Thank you so much

[kimschooff]

this was amazing!! I'm so glad i found this. I took the test and got a 79 today! It was 56 questions and alot of them were straight off this review. thank you!!!!

[Ella-cxww]

I only had time to watch half of this video before my exam but it still helped me tremendously. I just passed with a 72. The practice problems you provided in this video were much more similar to the actual exam problems than the official exam guide questions were. I'm really grateful for your content, thank you!

[EmilyJefferson-hnmn]

I took (and passed) the exam earlier in May but wanted to come back and thank you so very much for this video and your help in general! After failing the College Algebra CLEP the first time I attempted it, and having a poor educational background in math, your videos were a light in the dark! Thank you so much for the help and explanation you bring.

[jonathancampbell]

Just took my test today and got a 75. Thank you so much for helping so many people get an education!

[HollyPalomo]

Man I was toast until I came across your channel. I struggle a lot in math and I really needed to pass it this last spring but failed so they told me i needed to take a CLEP by the summer. I actually just passed today all thanks to your channel! This video certainly got me through the exam, with the little experience I have I was able to clutch a 55 with only 4 days of studying your videos!! You are the best!

[Stasiaaa.a]

After 3 weeks of studying these videos and other courses I passed with a 62 this video is amazing.

[AshleyRoeder-wkry]

Thank you Mr. Schuler! I took my clep test yesterday and passed with a 68. I definitely wouldn't have gotten through it successfully without your video. I appreciate the help :)

[bearbuddy]

Thank you SO MUCH for this video! This video helped me get a 66 on the exam, and this resource is all I used to study.
Like what other commenters have said, some of the questions on the test are basically the same as some of the ones presented in the video.
Once again, THANK YOU!

[ajd]

Hey boss, all your review videos for the clep exam were extremely helpful. You give a nice background on how to solve the question and why we’re solving it, yet you keep it simple. This video is very similar to the exam and I appreciate you! I just passed it today.