ACT Math Practice

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What is the probability of drawing a number less than 9 from a set of numbers 1 to 15?

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CCSS.7.SP.C.7B

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How do you combine like terms in the expression -4x^3 - 12x^3 + 9x^2?

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What is the formula to calculate Thomas's pay for a week with regular and overtime hours?

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Regular pay = hourly rate * regular hours; Overtime pay = hourly rate * 1.5 * overtime hours. Total pay = Regular pay + Overtime pay - deductions.

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How do you evaluate the expression 10 + 3(12 ÷ (3x)) when x = 2?

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Substituting x = 2 gives 10 + 3(12 ÷ (3*2)) = 10 + 3(2) = 10 + 6 = 16.

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CCSS.6.EE.A.2C

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What type of graph has no vertical line of symmetry?

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A scalene triangle has no vertical line of symmetry because all sides and angles are different.

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CCSS.4.G.A.3

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Define probability in a mathematical context.

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Probability is the measure of the likelihood that an event will occur, calculated as the number of favorable outcomes divided by the total number of possible outcomes.

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CCSS.7.SP.C.5

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What is a like term in algebra?

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Like terms are terms that have the same variable raised to the same power, allowing them to be combined.

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CCSS.6.EE.A.2B

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What is the hourly rate for regular time if Thomas earns $15 per hour?

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Thomas earns $15 per hour during regular time.

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CCSS.6.EE.B.7

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What is the formula for calculating overtime pay?

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Overtime pay = hourly rate * 1.5 * number of overtime hours.

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CCSS.7.EE.B.4A

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What is the total number of outcomes when drawing one piece of paper from 15?

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The total number of outcomes is 15, as there are 15 pieces of paper.