TASC Mathematics 2

Question 1

What is the value of 3x + 5 when x = 4?

Accepted Answer

17

Answer

Substitute 4 for x: 3(4) + 5 = 12 + 5 = 17.

Question 2

A shirt costs $40 and is marked down 25%. What is the sale price?

Accepted Answer

$30

Answer

25% of $40 is $10, so $40 - $10 = $30.

Question 3

What is the slope of the line passing through (1, 2) and (3, 8)?

Accepted Answer

3

Answer

Slope = (8 - 2)/(3 - 1) = 6/2 = 3.

Question 4

Which of the following is equivalent to 0.75?

Accepted Answer

3/4

Answer

0.75 equals 75/100, which reduces to 3/4.

Question 5

What is the area of a triangle with base 10 and height 6?

Accepted Answer

30

Answer

Area = (1/2)(base)(height) = (1/2)(10)(6) = 30.

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