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The "U"
100

Given an arithmetic sequence, find the explicit formula if a1=4 and d=-5

an=-5n+9

100

The initial number of dinosaurs in jurrasic park was 326. Scientists estimate that number triples each year after. If this estimate were true, how many dinosaurs would be in the park after 10 years?


19,249,974

100

Identify the interval of increase.

(-4, infinity) 

100

Identify the y-intercept for the function

(0, 12)

100
This is the name of the shape a quadratic function makes when it is graphed. 

Parabola 

200

This craft hobby involves stitching decorative designs onto canvas using a needle and thread. 


Needlepoint

200

The following are finishing times for podracers on Tatooine, measured in seconds:
45.2, 45.8, 46.7, 49.2, 50.1, 53.2

Find the interquartile range (IQR) of the race times.


4.3 seconds

200

Identify the vertex

(-1, 1)

200

Given the function 

g(x)=4x-3

Find 

g(-2)


-11

200

This University often referred to as "The U" is located in southern Florida and home of the Hurricanes. 


Miami

300

Write an explicit formula for the following sequence.

a1=1/4

a2=1/2

a3=1

a4=2

an=1/4(2)^(n-1)

300

How many players are on a team for a Quidditch match?

7

300

Identify the range for the graph

(-infinity, 3]

300

Given the function 

h(x) = x^2+5x-1

Find 

h(-3)


-7

300

Identify the Vertex of this Quadratic

(-2, -1)

400

This aggressive chess opening begins with 1. e4 c5 and is named after an island in the Mediterranean.

 

Sicilian Defense

400

In the 2026 Netflix animated film Swapped, how many Dzo—giant walking orchid creatures—did the Firewolf trap in the valley by creating a massive rock slide?


4

400

Identify the Domain for the graph

All Real Numbers

400

The world famous destination for rock climbers "El Capitan" is located in this national park in California. 


Yosemite

400

Identify the axis of symmetry for this graph

x=1

500

What type of function does this table represent? 

Quadratic

500

A minion is launched into the air from a catapult. The height of the minion above the ground, in feet, after t seconds is modeled by the function:

h(t)=-16t^2+96t+4

Find the maximum height the minion reaches. 



148 feet

500

Identify the interval of decrease

(-infinity, -3)

500

Located at the southern tip of the Arabian Peninsula, this country’s capital is Sana’a and it borders Saudi Arabia and Oman.

 

Yemen

500

Identify the roots for this quadratic

x=-3 and x=-1

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