Solve for x:
x2+3x-8 = 4
x = -6
x = 2
"The first sheet is just a soft lens that dampens the harsh glow of sunlight and reveals the untainted essence of the landscape."
As used in the above sentence, the word untainted can reasonably be said to mean all of the following EXCEPT:
a) natural
b) non-toxic
c) undistorted
d) true
b) non-toxic
What is the letter of the day strategy?
Choose a letter and fill in bubbles with whatever that letter is if you either run out of time or have to guess.
Who wrote Mystical Magical?
(Featuring lyrics: Moonbeam ice cream taking off your blue jeans)
Benson Boone
List 2 common science section passage types
biology, astronomy, chemistry, physics, geology, meterology
List 3 things to help yourself remain calm before + during the ACT
Practice beforehand
Get a good night's sleep
Don't change your routine morning of
Arrive early
Warm up with a few problems before you go in
Take deep breaths
Wait 10 seconds to start test
If you feel anxiety, think of 5 things you see, 4 you hear, 3 you can feel, 2 you smell, 1 you taste
Write out in your test booklet that you believe in yourself, you can do it, ____ is proud of you etc
What type of drink shop is Utah famous for?
Soda shops (Fiiz, Swig, etc)
If g(x) = csc x tan x , then which of the following trigonometric functions is equivalent to g(x)?
Note: csc x = 1 / (sin x) , sec x = 1 / (cos x) , cot x = 1 / (tan x)
a) g(x) = sin x
b) g(x) = cos x
c) g(x) = tan x
d) g(x) = csc x
e) g(x) = sec x
e) g(x) = sec x
Which comma placement is correct?
a) The snarling, drooling raccoon in the cage scared me.
b) Jacksonville is a very large city, some cities are even bigger.
c) She is one of the greatest painters, of all time.
d) The weather was terrible, when I went to Chicago.
a) The snarling, drooling raccoon in the cage scared me.
What are you most excited for this weekend?
Free points for all yay
List 5 conjunctions
and, but, or, so, for, yet, nor, because, while, and if.
Who are the 5 Saja Boys from Kpop Demon Hunters?
Abby, Mystery, Romance, Baby, Jinu
Which of the following is NOT an ACT Strategy?
a) Letter of the day
b) Bubble as you go
c) Randomly guess
d) Get enough sleep beforehand
e) All of the above
c) randomly guess
If you could choose to be any type of cheese what would you choose?
Only give points for gouda answers haha
In △ABC, ∠A and ∠C are congruent, and the measure of ∠B is 143.6°. What is the measure of ∠A?
a) 18.2°
b) 364°
c) 71.8°
d) 143.6°
a) 18.2°
What are Ari's cat's names?
Comet & Batsy
Ron earns $1800 for a 6-week assignment. While working a 6-week assignment, Ron works a minimum of 20 hours each week. Ron's hourly rate of pay, therefore, depends upon how many hours he works. If r is Ron's average hourly pay, in dollars, for a 6-week assignment, then which of the following would describe r?
(=< is less than or equal to, >= is greater than or equal to)
a) r =< $15.00
b) r >= $15.00
c) r =< $90.00
d) r >= $90.00
e) r >= $180.00
a) r =< $15.00
My father was an avid gardener, he still is:
and every Saturday morning he would put on his work
clothes, pick up his hoe and trowel, and would head
out the back door.
Choose the best replacement answer for this part of the sentence: "gardener, he still is:"
A. NO CHANGE
B. gardener - he still is -
C. gardener, he still is -
D. gardener and he still is
B) gardener - he still is -
What can you bring to the ACT?
List at least 3 of the 6 things to bring
Admission Ticket
Photo ID
Number 2 pencil
Watch
Calculator
Snacks/water
What are your volunteers names?
Ari and Stephen/Steve
List 1 strategy for each specific section (Reading, English, Math)
Math:
Come back to problems you don't immediately know how to solve
Write equations as you go through story problems
Pay attention to differences in answers, if you run out of time, choose answer closest to what you got
English:
Circle where the problem is
Read the sentences before and after the question for context
Read silently to self
Reading:
Make notes on the side of important points
Summarize paragraphs for easy reference
Choose most correct answer
In a piggy bank, there are pennies, nickels, dimes, and quarters that total $5.29 in value. If there are 3 times as many dimes as there are pennies, 1 more dime than nickels, and 2 more quarters than dimes, then how many nickels are in the piggy bank?
a) 11
b) 13
c) 17
d) 21
e) 23
a) 11
Which of the following sentences uses a passive voice? Which use an active voice?
1. The bobcat humiliated the grizzly.
2. Her dog will be walked.
3. While Ed juiced the oranges, Kita sliced bread.
4. I was given food by my mother.
1. Active
2. Passive
3. Active
4. Passive
Who are the judges on Dancing with the Stars?
Bruno, Carrie Ann & Derek
What sections of ACT are required?
English, Math, Reading