MCAS MCAS Mathematics 2

Question 1

What is the slope of a line that passes through (0, 3) and (2, 7)?

Accepted Answer

2

Answer

Slope = (7 − 3) / (2 − 0) = 4/2 = 2.

Question 2

A triangle has angles measuring 45° and 60°. What is the third angle?

Accepted Answer

75°

Answer

The sum of angles in a triangle is 180°; 180 − 45 − 60 = 75°.

Question 3

Which expression is equivalent to 4(x + 3)?

Accepted Answer

4x + 12

Answer

Using the distributive property: 4(x + 3) = 4x + 12.

Question 4

What is the probability of rolling a 4 on a standard six-sided die?

Accepted Answer

1/6

Answer

There is one '4' on a die with six sides, so the probability is 1/6.

Question 5

Which of the following is equivalent to √144?

Accepted Answer

12

Answer

√144 = 12 because 12 × 12 = 144.

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