Quiz about State Test Vocab

Question 1

rational number

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A rational number is a terminating or repeating decimal, a fraction, or a perfect square

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A rational number is a number that is irrational.

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A rational number is always a whole number.

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A rational number cannot be expressed as a fraction.

Question 2

irrational number

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An irrational number is a non-terminating non-repeating decimal, or a non perfect square (not pretty)

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An irrational number is always negative.

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An irrational number can be expressed as a repeating decimal.

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An irrational number is a whole number.

Question 3

perfect square

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A perfect square is a number whose square root is a whole number (pretty).

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A perfect square is a fraction that results from squaring an integer.

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A perfect square is always a negative integer.

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A perfect square is a number that cannot be expressed as the square of any integer.

Question 4

terminating decimal

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A terminating decimal is a decimal that ends or stops

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A terminating decimal is a decimal that cannot be expressed as a fraction.

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A terminating decimal is a decimal that has an infinite number of digits.

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A terminating decimal is a decimal that repeats indefinitely.

Question 5

repeating decimal

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A decimal that has a digit or group of digits that repeat infinitely.

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A decimal that terminates after a few digits.

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A decimal that has a fixed number of digits.

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A decimal that has no repeating digits.

Question 6

non-perfect squares

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numbers whose square root is not a whole number (not pretty)

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11, 13, 17, 19, 21

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12, 14, 15, 18, 20

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1, 4, 9, 16, 25

Question 7

scientific notation

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Scientific notation is a method of writing numbers with a power of 10.

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Scientific notation involves adding a coefficient to a power of 10.

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Scientific notation is only used for large numbers.

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Scientific notation is a method for writing fractions.

Question 8

what is the opposite of a square?

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square root

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cube root

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don't click

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don't click

Question 9

what is the opposite of a cube?

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cube root

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square root

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don't click

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don't click

Question 10

when multiplying like bases (2³x 2⁴), what do you do with exponents?

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Add the exponents.

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Subtract the exponents.

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Divide the exponents.

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Multiply the exponents.

Question 11

when dividing like bases (3⁴/ 3²), what do you do with exponents?

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You subtract the exponents.

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You multiply the exponents.

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You ignore the exponents.

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You add the exponents.

Question 12

the power to power rule ( (2³)⁴ ), means you do what with the exponents?

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Multiply the exponents.

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Divide the exponents.

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Subtract the exponents.

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Add the exponents.

Question 13

how do you make a negative exponent positive? (5^-4)

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make a fraction and put it under a 1

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you don't

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you type it in your calculator

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subtract the exponent from your number

Question 14

in scientific notation, if your exponent is positive, what does that mean? (2.8 x 10⁴)

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It means the number is large and greater than 1.

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It shows the number is equal to 1.

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It indicates the number is negative.

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It means the number is small and less than 1.

Question 15

in scientific notation, if your exponent is negative, what does that mean? (1.7 x 10^-7)

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It means the number is less than 1, or a small decimal.

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It indicates a positive value.

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It means the number is very large.

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It represents a whole number.

Question 16

how do you change standard notation (a regular number) to scientific notation on your calculator?

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the green second button then 5 (sci)

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Press the 'SHIFT' button to convert to scientific notation.

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Use the 'LOG' function to change to scientific notation.

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Enter the number followed by 'x10' without any special buttons.

Question 17

what does it mean to distribute a number?

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To distribute a number means to multiply it by each term inside parentheses.

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To distribute a number means to add it to each term inside parentheses.

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To distribute a number means to divide it by each term inside parentheses.

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To distribute a number means to subtract it from each term inside parentheses.

Question 18

what is the saying we used for solving equations?

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Don't Call Me After Midnight

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Add the coefficients

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Multiply both sides

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Isolate the variable

Question 19

what does "don't call me after midnight" stand for?

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distribute

combine like terms

move variable

add or subtract

multiply or divide

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A warning about potential disturbances at night.

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An invitation for late-night conversations.

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A suggestion to call during the day instead.

Question 20

what does a "one solution" answer look like?

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x = 8

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0 = 9

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3 = 3

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The answer is vague and open to interpretation.

Question 21

what does a "no solution" answer look like?

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The final answer 0 = 14.

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The equation 2x + 3 = 2x + 3.

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The equation x - 5 = x + 5.

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The equation 3x = 3x + 1.

Question 22

what does "infinite solutions" of an equation

look like?

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Infinite solutions look like a 2x + 3 = 2x + 3 or 16 = 16.

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A single point on a graph

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A set of distinct solutions with no overlap

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A curve that intersects at one point

Question 23

how do you find slope on a graph?

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The slope is calculated using rise over run.

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The slope is the average of the y-values.

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The slope is the distance between two points.

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Slope is found by measuring the angle of the line.

Question 24

how do you find slope from a table or 2 points?

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Calculate y²-y¹ / x²-x¹

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Find the average of all y values in the table.

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Multiply the change in y by the change in x.

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Add the values of x and y together.

Question 25

rate of change is the same thing as what?

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slope

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derivative

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integral

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function

Question 26

what does a positive slope look like on a graph?

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A line that rises from left to right or uphill.

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A line that falls from left to right.

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A line that curves upwards from right to left.

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A horizontal line that stays flat.

Question 27

what does a negative slope on a graph look like?

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A line that slopes downward from left to right or downhill.

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A line that slopes upward from left to right.

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A horizontal line that remains constant.

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A line that curves upward from left to right.

Question 28

what does zero slope on a graph look like?

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A horizontal line.

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A vertical line.

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A diagonal line going up.

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A curved line.

Question 29

what is the equation for slope intercept form?

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y = mx + b

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y = m + bx

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y = mx - b

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y = b + mx

Question 30

what does m stand for in y=mx+b?

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slope

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constant

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variable

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intercept

Question 31

what does b stand for in y=mx+b?

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y-intercept

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constant term

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x-intercept

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slope

Question 32

how can you find your y-intercept on a graph?

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The y-intercept is found where the graph crosses the y-axis.

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The y-intercept is found where the graph crosses the x-axis.

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The y-intercept is the highest point on the graph.

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The y-intercept is the slope of the graph.

Question 33

how do you find your y-intercept in a table?

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The y-intercept is the y-value when x is 0.

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The y-intercept is the x-value when y is 0.

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The y-intercept is found by averaging all y-values.

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The y-intercept is the first value in the table.

Question 34

how can you tell if a table is a function or not?

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A table is a function if each input has exactly one output or no repeating x values.

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A table is a function if it has more than one output for at least one input.

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A table is a function if all outputs are the same for different inputs.

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A table is a function if it contains only positive numbers.

Question 35

how do you know if a graph is a function or not?

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A graph is a function if every vertical line intersects it at most once - passes vertical line test

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A graph is a function if it contains no curves.

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A graph is a function if it is a straight line.

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A graph is a function if it has a positive slope.

Question 36

what are the two types of functions?

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Linear functions and Nonlinear functions

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Exponential functions and Logarithmic functions

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Linear functions and Quadratic functions

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Polynomial functions and Rational functions

Question 37

what does a table have to have for it to be linear?

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A constant rate of change for the x values and the y values.

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A constant value for all variables.

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A circular relationship between variables.

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A non-linear equation involving variables.

Question 38

what does a linear graph look like?

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A straight line.

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A curved line.

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A series of dots.

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A zigzag pattern.

Question 39

how do you tell the difference between an image and a pre-image?

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An image a letter with a prime (A') while a pre-image is the letter by itself (A)

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An image can be a pre-image if it is resized.

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A pre-image is the final result of a function, while an image is the initial input.

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An image is always a photograph, while a pre-image is a digital file.

Question 40

if you translate a figure, what does it do?

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it moves or slides

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it shrinks

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it turns

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it flips

Question 41

what does a reflection on a graph do?

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it flips or mirrors

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it enlarges

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it slides

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it turns

Question 42

what does a rotation on a graph look like?

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A rotation on a graph looks like the graph being turned.

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A rotation on a graph stretches the graph away from a fixed point.

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A rotation on a graph flips the graph over a line.

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A rotation on a graph changes the color of the graph elements.

Question 43

what does a dilation on a graph look like?

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A dilation on a graph looks like the original figure but either bigger or smaller than the original.

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A dilation on a graph only changes the color of the figure.

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A dilation on a graph distorts the shape without resizing it.

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A dilation on a graph flips the figure upside down.

Question 44

what does it mean if you have a scale factor greater than 1?

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It means the object is being enlarged.

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It means the object is being reduced.

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It means the object is unchanged.

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It means the object is being flipped.

Question 45

what does it mean if you have a scale factor less than one?

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It means the object is being reduced in size.

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It suggests the object is being flipped upside down.

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It indicates the object is unchanged in size.

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It means the object is being enlarged in size.

Question 46

what does it mean if two shapes are congruent?

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Two shapes are congruent if they are identical in size and shape.

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Two shapes are congruent if they are similar but not identical.

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Two shapes are congruent if they have different sizes but the same shape.

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Two shapes are congruent if they are the same color but different shapes.

Question 47

what does it mean if two shapes are similar?

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Two shapes are similar if they are the same shape, but not the same size.

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Two shapes are similar if they are both triangles.

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Two shapes are similar if they have the same area.

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Two shapes are similar if they are the same color.

Question 48

which transformations are always congruent? select all that apply

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Translations

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Reflections

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Rotations

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Dilations

Question 49

what is the only transformation that does not produce a congruent figure (it is similar)?

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Dilation

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Rotation

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Translation

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Reflection

Question 50

what do you do when you are dilating and given a scale factor and a set of points?

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Multiply each point's coordinates by the scale factor.

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Add the coordinates together with the scale factor.

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Subtract the scale factor from each point's coordinates.

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Divide each point's coordinates by the scale factor.

Question 51

the insides of triangles are always equal to what?

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180 degrees

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90 degrees

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360 degrees

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180 radians

Question 52

if two angles are congruent and look the same, what does that mean about their angle measurements?

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Their angle measurements will be the same.

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Their angle measurements are complementary.

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Their angle measurements are supplementary.

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Their angle measurements are different.

Question 53

how do you find the measurement of the exterior angle of a triangle?

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Exterior Angle = Sum of the two opposite interior angles

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Exterior Angle = Average of all three interior angles

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Exterior Angle = Difference between the largest and smallest interior angles

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Exterior Angle = Product of the two adjacent interior angles

Question 54

what letters represent the legs or the two shorter sides of a right triangle?

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a and b

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x and y

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c and d

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m and n

Question 55

what letter represents the hypotenuse or the longest side of a right triangle?

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c

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a

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b

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d

Question 56

if you are given your a and b, do you add or subtract to find c in the Pythagorean theorem?

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Add the squares of a and b.

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Multiply a and b.

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Subtract the squares of a and b.

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Add a and b directly.

Question 57

if you are given the hypotenuse (c) of a triangle, do you add or subtract to find the missing side?

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Subtract the square of the known side from the square of the hypotenuse.

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Multiply the hypotenuse by the known side.

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Add the square of the hypotenuse to the known side.

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Divide the hypotenuse by the known side.

Question 58

How can you tell if a triangle is right or not using the Pythagorean theorem?

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A triangle is a right triangle if your a²+ b²does equal your c².

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A triangle is right if all sides are equal.

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A triangle is right if it has one angle greater than 90 degrees.

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A triangle is right if the sum of all sides is equal to 180.

Question 59

what is the difference between pythagorean theorem and slope?

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The Pythagorean theorem tells you the distance of a line, while slope measures the steepness of a line.

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The Pythagorean theorem is a formula for distance, while slope is a type of triangle.

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Slope is only applicable to circles, while the Pythagorean theorem applies to all triangles.

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The Pythagorean theorem is used for calculating areas, while slope is used for angles.

Question 60

what does positive association on a scatterplot look like?

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A scatterplot with points rising from left to right or going up hill.

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A scatterplot with points scattered randomly without any trend.

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A scatterplot with points forming a vertical line.

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A scatterplot with points falling from left to right.

Question 61

what does negative association on a scatterplot look like?

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A downward sloping trend from left to right or downhill.

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An upward sloping trend from left to right.

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No visible trend or pattern at all.

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A circular pattern with no slope.

Question 62

what does no association on a scatterplot look like?

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A random scatter of points with no uphill or downhill pattern.

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A series of points that all lie on a single vertical line.

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A cluster of points forming a clear curve.

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A straight line indicating a strong correlation.

Question 63

how would you describe strong association on a scatterplot?

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Strong association is shown by tightly clustered points around a line.

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Strong association is shown by points forming a perfect circle.

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Strong association is indicated by scattered points far from a line.

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Strong association appears as a random distribution of points.

Question 64

how would you describe weak association on a scatterplot?

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Weak association is indicated by a scattered distribution of points with no trend.

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Weak association indicates a strong correlation between variables.

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Weak association is represented by tightly clustered points.

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Weak association shows a clear upward trend.

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