4th Quarter Summative Test in Mathematics 7

What is -1 called in the algebraic expression, 4a^2 + 3a – 1?

• coefficient

• constant

• exponent

• variable

Which of the following operations corresponds to the phrase “diminished”?

• +

• –

• •

• ÷

This property of equality states that “for any real numbers a and b, if a = b then b = a.”

• Reflexive Property of Equality

• Substitution Property of Equality

• Symmetric Property of Equality

• Transitive Property of Equality

It is a property of equality that states, “for each real number a, a = a.”

• Reflexive Property of Equality

• Substitution Property of Equality

• Symmetric Property of Equality

• Transitive Property of Equality

Which of the following is made up of terms, and the number of terms in each expression in an equation may vary?

• bar model

• equation

• expression

• variable

It is the mathematical statement that two expressions are equal.

• bar model

• equation

• expression

• variable

What is the set of all the possible outcomes of an experiment?

• event

• experiment

• outcome

• sample space

It is one or more of the outcomes of an experiment.

• event

• experiment

• outcome

• sample space

Which of the following is defined as the possible results of an experiment?

• event

• experiment

• outcome

• sample space

What is a scientific notation?

• It is a mathematical method used only for addition and subtraction.

• It is a system used to express very large or very small numbers conveniently.

• It is a way of expressing numbers which are applicable only to scientific fields.

• It is a method of writing numbers exclusively without decimals using powers of 10.