Algebra and Functions
Solve for x
2x+5=11
A bag has 3 red and 7 blue marbles. What’s the probability of drawing a red?
3/10
Choose the correct form: She (run, runs) every morning.
She runs every morning
The main idea of a passage is usually found in the… (topic sentence, supporting details, conclusion).
The topic
There was ample food at the party, so everyone ate until they were full.
enough, more than enough
f(x)=x2 + 3
Find f (4).
x=19
What is 20% of 150?
30
Identify the error: Him and me went to the store.
Error = Him and me → should be He and I went to the store.
If an author describes a situation as “inevitable,” what tone does that suggest
Inevitable suggests a certain, unavoidable tone.
She took a brisk walk in the cool morning air, moving quickly to stay warm.
quick, energetic
Simplify 6x2/3x
2x
The average of 4 numbers is 8. If three numbers are 6, 7, and 9, what is the fourth?
10
Fix the sentence: The team play good.
The team plays well.
What is the difference between the main idea and the author’s purpose
Main idea = what the passage is about. Author’s purpose = why the author wrote it.
Heavy traffic can hinder your ability to get to school on time.
to slow down, hold back
If y=2x+1, what is the slope of the line?
2
A line graph shows sales increasing from 100 to 160 in 4 years. What’s the average rate of increase per year?
15 per year
Choose correct: The committee (is, are) meeting today.
The committee is meeting today.
Read this sentence: “Although the results were promising, further research is required.” What is the author’s attitude?
Attitude = cautiously optimistic / hopeful but reserved.
He liked to linger after class, staying behind when most students had already left.
stay longer than expected
Solve for x
x2-5x+6
(x-2)(x+3)
x=2,3
A survey shows 60% of students like math. If 120 students were surveyed, how many do not like math?
48
Rewrite without redundancy: He repeated the same thing again.
He repeated it.
Maria looked out the window and saw dark clouds gathering. She grabbed her umbrella before leaving the house. By the time she reached the bus stop, heavy rain had already begun to fall, but she stayed mostly dry.
Why did Maria take an umbrella with her?
A. She thought it might be sunny.
B. She wanted to share it with a friend.
C. She saw that it was about to rain.
D. She had forgotten her raincoat.
C. She saw that it was about to rain.
The cardboard box was rigid, so it didn’t bend when they placed books inside.
stiff, not flexible