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Sample Test Item 49 (2003)

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We are provided two points of information. We can use this data to eliminate impossible answers.

The y-intercept is located at y = 6. This eliminates Choices A and C.

The x-intercept x = 3 is found on the left side of the positive y-intercept. Thus, the slope must be negative. Choice is eliminated.

Our only choice left is Choice D.

Sample Test Item 48 (2003)

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Why is donald trump still rich?

Because he understands this chart!

Choice D is eliminated because it outside of the time range of the chart.

Choice B is wrong because growth of money is exponential.

Only choice C provides a good summary of the information in the graph.

Choice C is the only answer.

Sample Test Item 47 (2003)

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1.87 * 10-1 oz = 0.187 oz

1.87 oz / 10 = 0.187 oz

Choice B is the correct answer.

Sample Test Item 46 (2003)

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Rational numbers include fractions and decimals with repeated endings. They may also include integers.

(5,6,89,-33,-98)

Integers include negative numbers, positive numbers and zero.

(…-2,-1,0,1,2…)

The best way to represent the number of people is using whole numbers.

(1,2,3,4….)

Irrational numbers include square roots and numbers like p (pi).

(3.14159…..)

Irrational numbers cannot be classified as numbers representing the number of people in a room.

Choice D is the correct answer.

Sample Test Item 45 (2003)

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The angle is 84o.

The angle is not a right angle. A right angle is exactly 90o. Choice B is eliminated.

The angle is not an obtuse angle. An obtuse angle is greater than 90o. Choice C is eliminated.

Choice A makes no sense. Why do you need to measure another angle?

Choice D is the only correct answer. The angle is acute (less than 90o).

Sample Test Item 44 (2003)

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We start with

2(3x - 2y) + 4y

We multiply out the expression

6x - 4y + 4y

We group like terms (4y - 4y = 0)

6x - 0

Our final expression is simply is

6x

Sample Test Item 43 (2003)

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The problem states that the minimum allowed slope is -7/10. (-.70)

So, we are looking for steeper (more negative) slopes than the architect’s recommendation.

Choice A is -5/7. (-.71) APPROVED!

Choice B is -14/15. (-.93) APPROVED!

Choice C is -3/5. (-.60) REJECTED!

Choice D is -7/9. (-.78) APPROVED!


Choice C is the correct answer.

Sample Test Item 42 (2003)

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This question is testing your knowledge of congruent angles of an isosceles triangle.

After this is recognized, the rest is just alegbra. That is,

(1/2)x - 59 = -3x - 31

Combining like terms, we add 3x from both sides. We add 59 to both sides. We have

(3+ (1/2))x = -31 + 59

(7/2)x = 28

x = 8.

The answer is Choice A.

Sample Test Item 41 (2003)

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This test item is checking your understanding of corresponding angles.

If both L1 and L2 are parallel, then the two corresponding angles are congruent.

After this is proved, the rest is just alegbra. That is,

5x + 6 = 6x - 3

Combining like terms, we subtract 5x from both sides. At 3 to both sides. We have

9 = x.

or

x = 9.

Choice C is our only choice.

Sample Test Item 40 (2003)

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setting up the problem, we see create a similar triangles diagram, where the tree is red and the pole is blue.

the tall tree casts a 20ft. shadow while the 5ft. pole only casts a 4ft shadow. we have the following diagram:

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using the principle of similar triangles, we can say these ratios are true:

(x / 20) = (5 / 4)

solving for x, we find that:

x = (5 / 4) * 20

x = 25

the tree is 25ft.

choice B is the answer

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