geometry
two lines that are the same distance apart and will never touch
What is parallel lines
1.23 x 104
What is this number not in scientific notation?
12,300
Define caste
a fixed social class into which a person is born, which determines their status, job, and social connections
Correct the punctuation:
After the meeting ended the students went home.
After the meeting ended, the students went home.
In the Lord of the Rings, who said the following?
" All we have to do is decide what to do with the time given to us."
Who is Gandalf?
A boat has a sail with one pair of perpendicular lines, and two sides the same length. What kind of triangle is it?
What is Right, isosceles
What is the difference between -3 and 7 on a number line?
10
Define clamor
Uproar; a loud, confused, and continuous noise, typically produced by a large group of people.
What is wrong with this sentence?
"Neither the teacher nor the students was prepared for the schedule change."
The verb does not agree with the nearer subject, students. It should be:
Neither the teacher nor the students were prepared for the schedule change.
What is a noun?
Person, place or thing
this has one endpoint and continues in one direction forever
What is a ray
In Kingsport School, 46% of students are female. If the total number of students is 1250, then how many male students are attending this high school?
675 male students
Define analyze
to study or examine something closely and in detail to understand its nature, structure, or inner workings.
An author writes, "Although some critics argue that public transportation is too expensive, cities that invest in reliable transit can reduce traffic and provide residents with greater access to jobs." What is the author's likely purpose?
To persuade readers that investing in public transportation can provide important benefits
You're taking the GED and encounter a difficult reading question. You eliminate two answers, but you're unsure between the remaining two. What is a good strategy?
Go back to the passage, identify the evidence relevant to the question, compare the remaining choices to that evidence, and choose the answer best supported by the text.
The acronym used to remember what sides of the triangle pertain to sine, cosine, and tangent.
What is SOH CAH TOA?
Which of the following is equivalent to (7x + 3y)(8x + 5y)?
A 7x² + 23xy + 5y² B 7x² + 24xy + 8y²
C 56x² + 59xy + 15y² D 56x² + 35xy + 15y²
C 56x² + 59xy + 15y²
Define indicate
point out, show, or serve as a sign of something
Two authors discuss the same issue. Author A argues that school uniforms improve student behavior. Author B argues that uniforms restrict student expression. What should you look for when deciding which argument is stronger?
The quality and relevance of the evidence, the reasoning connecting the evidence to the claim, and whether the evidence actually supports the author's argument.
Which sentence correctly maintains person, number, and tense?
A. When a student studies regularly, they usually improved their grades.
B. When students study regularly, they usually improve their grades.
C. When students studied regularly, they usually improves their grades.
D. When a student study regularly, they usually improve their grades.
B. When students study regularly, they usually improve their grades.
The subject students is plural, so study/improve agree with it, and the general statement consistently uses the present tense.
How do you calculate the circumference?
C = πd or C = 2πr
Given f(x) = 2x2 − 3x + 7, find f(2.5)
f(x) = 2x2 − 3x + 7
f(2.5) = 2(2.5)2 - 3(2.5) + 7
f(2.5) = 2(6.25) - 7.5 + 7
f(2.5) = 12.5 - 7.5 + 7
f(2.5) = 12
Define justify
prove or show that an action, decision, or idea is right, reasonable, or valid
An author writes about a proposed law. The author describes supporters' arguments in detail but describes opponents as "uninformed critics." What does this word choice suggest about the author's tone?
The tone is biased or critical toward the opponents rather than neutral.
What are the 3 branches of government?
Executive, Legislative, and Judicial