AASA 8th Grade Math

Question 1

What is the slope of the line passing through (2, 3) and (6, 11)?

Accepted Answer

2

Answer

Slope = (11 − 3) ÷ (6 − 2) = 8 ÷ 4 = 2.

Question 2

Solve for x: 3x − 5 = 16

Accepted Answer

x = 7

Answer

3x = 16 + 5 = 21, so x = 21 ÷ 3 = 7.

Question 3

What is the Pythagorean theorem?

Accepted Answer

a² + b² = c²

Answer

The Pythagorean theorem states that in a right triangle, a² + b² = c², where c is the hypotenuse.

Question 4

What is the scientific notation for 0.00045?

Accepted Answer

4.5 × 10⁻⁴

Answer

0.00045 = 4.5 × 10⁻⁴ because the decimal moves 4 places to the right.

Question 5

A function is defined by y = 2x + 1. What is y when x = 5?

Accepted Answer

11

Answer

y = 2(5) + 1 = 10 + 1 = 11.

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