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Factor 18x^2 + 9x - 20
(6x - 5)(3x + 4)
Which of the following is not a part of a cell?
cytoplasm, nucleus, mitochondria, virus
Do heavier objects fall faster than lighter ones?
No, in a vacuum, all objects fall at the same rate, regardless of mass. The misconception comes from air resistance, which has a greater effect on lighter objects. This was famously demonstrated by Galileo with the Leaning Tower of Pisa experiment.
How many hearts does an octopus have?
Three.
What should you do if someone occupies your seat at the PRIMES table?
Politely ask if they could move to another table
Find the distance between the points (0, 2) and (-1, -5)
50^1/2
Do plants have cell membrane?
Yes.
What is the largest desert on Earth?
The largest desert on Earth is Antarctica. It's a polar desert, not a hot, sandy one, covering about 5.5 million square miles. Deserts are defined by extremely low precipitation, and Antarctica receives very little rain and snow, making it the driest and most expansive desert on the planet.
What is the largest organ in the human body?
The skin.
What if you are unfamiliar with the topic a student has questions on?
Direct them to another tutor in the same block, or a math teacher on duty.
(If there are no other tutors or teachers, please ask the students to email us. We will connect them with a tutor who feels comfortable explaining the question. Alternatively, suggest the student to email their teacher for help on the topic.)
A train leaves at 2:30 PM and travels for 3 hours and 45 minutes. What time does it arrive?
6:15 PM
Which of the following does not have direction?
velocity, displacement, speed, acceleration
speed
Why are the seasons reversed in the Southern Hemisphere?
The seasons are caused by the tilt of Earth's axis, not its distance from the sun. During the Northern Hemisphere's summer, the northern axis is tilted toward the sun, receiving more direct sunlight. At the same time, the southern axis is tilted away, receiving less direct sunlight, resulting in winter.
What is the largest planet in our solar system?
Jupiter.
What is the answer to the morning reports question Candy once asked Grace: "Speaking of curiosity, Grace, why do plants hate math?"
Because it gives them square roots!
You have a total of 10 bills in your wallet. Some are $1 bills and some are $5 bills. The total value of the bills is $26. How many $1 bills and how many $5 bills do you have?
6 $1 bills and 4 $5 bills.
What is a cell organelle that both eukaryotes and prokaryotes have?
Ribosomes.
Is deoxygenated blood blue?
Human blood is always red. The red comes from hemoglobin, which carries oxygen. Deoxygenated blood is a darker shade of red, but never blue. Veins appear blue through the skin due to the way light scatters.
What color is the sunset on Mars?
Blue.
Name 3 ways you can be a responsible PRIMES tutor for your tutoring block:
Be on time, stay for the whole duration, and turn on Google Meet!
What is the derivative of a constant?
Zero.
What is avogadro's number?
6.022 x 10^23
Do we have different taste zones on our tongue?
The "tongue map" that shows specific areas for salty, sweet, sour, and bitter is incorrect. All parts of the tongue that contain taste buds can detect all five tastes (including umami).
What element is the only metal that is liquid at room temperature?
Mercury.