MAAP Algebra I 3

Question 1

What is the solution set for |x| = 5?

Accepted Answer

x = 5 or x = -5

Answer

Absolute value equations yield two solutions: x = 5 or x = -5.

Question 2

Which of these is an example of an arithmetic sequence?

Accepted Answer

4, 7, 10, 13, …

Answer

In an arithmetic sequence, consecutive terms differ by a constant; 4, 7, 10, 13 has a common difference of 3.

Question 3

What type of relationship is shown when the graph is a straight line through the origin?

Accepted Answer

Direct variation

Answer

A straight line through the origin represents a direct variation of the form y = kx.

Question 4

Simplify: (3x²)(4x³)

Accepted Answer

12x⁵

Answer

Multiply the coefficients (3 × 4 = 12) and add the exponents (2 + 3 = 5), giving 12x⁵.

Question 5

Which equation represents a line parallel to y = 2x + 1?

Accepted Answer

y = 2x - 3

Answer

Parallel lines have the same slope; y = 2x - 3 has slope 2, matching y = 2x + 1.

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