MPT Technical Foundations 2

Question 1

What is the value of |−15| + |−3|?

Accepted Answer

18

Answer

Absolute value makes both terms positive: 15 + 3 = 18.

Question 2

Simplify: (3x²)(4x³)

Accepted Answer

12x⁵

Answer

Multiply coefficients (3·4=12) and add exponents (2+3=5) to get 12x⁵.

Question 3

What is 15% of 240?

Accepted Answer

36

Answer

0.15 × 240 = 36.

Question 4

Which of the following is equivalent to 2⁻³?

Accepted Answer

1/8

Answer

A negative exponent means take the reciprocal: 2⁻³ = 1/2³ = 1/8.

Question 5

If 5x − 7 = 3x + 9, what is x?

Accepted Answer

8

Answer

Subtract 3x and add 7 to both sides: 2x = 16, so x = 8.

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