MCAS Math Camp Practice

Front

What is the formula for the area of a triangle?

Back

Area = 1/2 * base * height

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Define the Pythagorean theorem.

Back

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. (a² + b² = c²)

Front

What is the slope-intercept form of a linear equation?

Back

y = mx + b, where m is the slope and b is the y-intercept.

Front

How do you calculate the mean of a set of numbers?

Back

Mean = (Sum of all values) / (Number of values)

Front

What is the difference between a rational and an irrational number?

Back

Rational numbers can be expressed as a fraction of two integers, while irrational numbers cannot be expressed as a simple fraction.

Front

What is the quadratic formula?

Back

x = (-b ± √(b² - 4ac)) / (2a) for the equation ax² + bx + c = 0.

Front

Define a function in mathematics.

Back

A function is a relation that assigns exactly one output for each input.

Front

What is the difference between permutations and combinations?

Back

Permutations consider the order of selection, while combinations do not.

Front

What is the formula for the circumference of a circle?

Back

Circumference = 2πr, where r is the radius.

Front

What is a linear equation?

Back

An equation that makes a straight line when graphed, typically in the form y = mx + b.