Math 8 SOL Practice Test

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What is a boxplot?

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A boxplot is a graphical representation of a dataset that shows its minimum, first quartile, median, third quartile, and maximum values. It helps visualize the distribution and identify outliers.

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How do you determine which player scored 10 or more points in the greatest number of games using boxplots?

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You compare the boxplots of each player to see which one has the highest number of games represented above the 10-point mark.

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What is the total number of games played by Team A and Team B if Team A played 14 games and Team B played 13 games?

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The total number of games is 14 + 13 = 27 games.

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What is an independent variable in an experiment?

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An independent variable is the variable that is changed or controlled in a scientific experiment to test its effects on the dependent variable.

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In the context of selling candy bars, what is the dependent variable?

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The dependent variable is the amount of money raised, as it depends on the number of candy bars sold.

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What does it mean for two angles to be complementary?

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Two angles are complementary if the sum of their measures is 90 degrees.

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If angle P measures 30 degrees, what is the measure of its complementary angle?

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The complementary angle would measure 60 degrees, since 90 - 30 = 60.

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What is the median in a dataset?

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The median is the middle value when the numbers are arranged in order. If there is an even number of observations, it is the average of the two middle numbers.