Algebra 1 EOC Practice Problems Overview

Mr. Woolsey guides students through the Alpha One practice test, covering topics like factoring quadratics, calculating midpoints, using calculators for math problems, identifying outliers, adding polynomials, working with scientific notation, and simplifying rational expressions. The video aims to refresh students' knowledge and prepare them for the end-of-course test.

What is the purpose of the reference page during the test?

• To provide formulas and conversions you needn't memorize

• To give instructions on how to use the calculator

• To list all the questions on the test

• To offer examples of solved problems

How do you determine the correct binomial products for factoring a quadratic expression?

• By finding two numbers that multiply to the coefficient of x squared

• By choosing numbers that only add up to the constant term

• By selecting numbers that multiply and add up to specific terms in the expression

• By guessing and checking with the answer choices

How do you verify if an answer choice for a factoring problem is correct?

• By factoring the quadratic expression again

• By working backwards and multiplying the factors

• By using the quadratic formula

• By checking if the factors add up to the middle term

What is the midpoint formula used for?

• To calculate the average of two numbers

• To find the center point between two coordinates on a graph

• To determine the slope of a line

• To measure the distance between two points

How can you convert a fraction to a decimal using a calculator?

• By typing the fraction and pressing the decimal button

• By looking up the decimal equivalent in the reference page

• By using the fraction-to-decimal conversion feature

• By dividing the numerator by the denominator

How do you approach solving a problem that requires finding the price per pound given the price for a smaller quantity?

• By dividing the given price by the number of ounces

• By multiplying the given price by the conversion rate from ounces to pounds

• By subtracting the given price from the total weight in pounds

• By using proportionality to scale up the given price

What indicates a number is an outlier in a dataset?

• It is the highest number in the set

• It is significantly different from the majority of the data

• It is the most frequently occurring number in the set

• It is the lowest number in the set

What is the correct way to add two polynomials?

• By adding coefficients of like terms

• By subtracting like terms

• By dividing one polynomial by the other

• By multiplying corresponding terms

What is the relationship between ounces and pounds?

• 1 pound equals 8 ounces

• 1 pound equals 12 ounces

• 1 pound equals 20 ounces

• 1 pound equals 16 ounces

What is the first step in simplifying a rational expression?

• Factoring both the numerator and the denominator

• Canceling out like terms

• Converting all terms to their decimal equivalents

• Multiplying the numerator and denominator by the least common denominator