SHSAT Practice 3.B-1

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What is the SHSAT?

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The Specialized High Schools Admissions Test (SHSAT) is an exam used for admission to specialized high schools in New York City.

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What subjects does the SHSAT cover?

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The SHSAT covers English Language Arts (ELA) and Mathematics.

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Define 'Algebra'.

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Algebra is a branch of mathematics dealing with symbols and the rules for manipulating those symbols to solve equations.

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What is a 'prime number'?

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A prime number is a natural number greater than 1 that has no positive divisors other than 1 and itself.

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Explain the concept of 'mean' in statistics.

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The mean is the average of a set of numbers, calculated by dividing the sum of the numbers by the count of the numbers.

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What is the formula for the area of a rectangle?

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The area of a rectangle is calculated using the formula: Area = length × width.

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Define 'proportion'.

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A proportion is an equation that states that two ratios are equal.

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What is the Pythagorean theorem?

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The Pythagorean theorem states that in a right triangle, the square of the length of the hypotenuse is equal to the sum of the squares of the lengths of the other two sides.

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What is a 'variable' in mathematics?

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A variable is a symbol used to represent an unknown value in mathematical expressions and equations.

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Explain 'equation'.

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An equation is a mathematical statement that asserts the equality of two expressions.