PSAT math

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What is the distributive property in algebra?

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The distributive property states that a(b + c) = ab + ac. It allows you to multiply a single term by two or more terms inside a set of parentheses.

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CCSS.6.EE.A.3

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Solve for x: 6x = 25. What is x?

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x = \frac{25}{6}.

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CCSS.6.EE.B.7

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What does the inequality 3t + 9 ≥ 15 represent?

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It represents all values of t that make the expression true. To solve, subtract 9 from both sides to get 3t ≥ 6, then divide by 3 to find t ≥ 2.

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CCSS.7.EE.B.4B

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What is an equivalent expression for 15x + 24ax?

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(15 + 24a)x.

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CCSS.6.EE.A.4

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How do you solve the equation 3(x + 5) - 6?

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First, distribute: 3x + 15 - 6 = 3x + 9.

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CCSS.8.EE.C.7B

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What is the solution to the inequality 3t + 9 ≥ 15?

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t ≥ 2.

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CCSS.7.EE.B.4B

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What does the notation {x | x ≤ 5} mean?

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It represents the set of all x values that are less than or equal to 5.

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If 6x = 25, what is the value of 3(x + 1/2)?

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14.

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CCSS.6.EE.B.7

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What is the first step in solving the equation 3x + 9 = 0?

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Subtract 9 from both sides to isolate the term with x.

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CCSS.7.EE.B.4A

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What is the value of x in the equation 2x + 3 = 11?

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x = 4.

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CCSS.7.EE.B.4A