BPP Mathematics 3

Question 1

What is the greatest common factor (GCF) of 36 and 48?

Accepted Answer

12

Answer

The GCF of 36 and 48 is 12, since 36 = 12 × 3 and 48 = 12 × 4.

Question 2

If f(x) = 3x² - 2x + 1, what is f(-2)?

Accepted Answer

17

Answer

f(-2) = 3(4) - 2(-2) + 1 = 12 + 4 + 1 = 17.

Question 3

Which expression is equal to (x + 4)(x - 3)?

Accepted Answer

x² + x - 12

Answer

Using FOIL: x² - 3x + 4x - 12 = x² + x - 12.

Question 4

Convert 0.375 to a fraction in simplest form.

Accepted Answer

3/8

Answer

0.375 = 375/1000 = 3/8 after dividing numerator and denominator by 125.

Question 5

What is the area of a triangle with base 14 cm and height 9 cm?

Accepted Answer

63 cm²

Answer

Area = ½ × base × height = ½ × 14 × 9 = 63 cm².

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