MAAP Mathematics

Question 1

On the MAAP Mathematics test, which property is illustrated by the equation a(b + c) = ab + ac?

Accepted Answer

Distributive Property

Answer

The Distributive Property states that multiplying a number by a sum equals the sum of the individual products.

Question 2

Which of the following is equivalent to 3² × 3⁴?

Accepted Answer

3⁶

Answer

When multiplying expressions with the same base, you add the exponents: 3² × 3⁴ = 3^(2+4) = 3⁶.

Question 3

A rectangle has a length of 12 cm and a width of 7 cm. What is its area?

Accepted Answer

84 cm²

Answer

The area of a rectangle is length × width, so 12 × 7 = 84 cm².

Question 4

What is the value of x in the equation 4x + 8 = 24?

Accepted Answer

4

Answer

Subtracting 8 from both sides gives 4x = 16, then dividing by 4 gives x = 4.

Question 5

Which fraction is equivalent to 0.75?

Accepted Answer

3/4

Answer

0.75 = 75/100, which simplifies to 3/4 by dividing numerator and denominator by 25.

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