NYSTCE ATAS NYSTCE Mathematics 3

Question 1

A student plots the point (−3, 4) on a coordinate plane. In which quadrant does this point lie?

Accepted Answer

Quadrant II

Answer

Quadrant II contains points where x is negative and y is positive, matching (−3, 4).

Question 2

Which of the following is equivalent to 2³ × 2⁴?

Accepted Answer

2⁷

Answer

When multiplying powers with the same base, add the exponents: 2³ × 2⁴ = 2^(3+4) = 2⁷.

Question 3

A student earns $9.50 per hour and works 6 hours. How much does the student earn in total?

Accepted Answer

$57.00

Answer

$9.50 × 6 = $57.00.

Question 4

What is the median of the data set: 7, 3, 9, 1, 5?

Accepted Answer

5

Answer

Arranged in order: 1, 3, 5, 7, 9 — the middle value is 5.

Question 5

Which expression represents 'six less than twice a number n'?

Accepted Answer

2n − 6

Answer

'Twice a number' is 2n, and 'six less than' means subtract 6, giving 2n − 6.

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