TEAS Math 5

Question 1

A line passes through points (2, 5) and (6, 13). What is the slope of the line?

Accepted Answer

2

Answer

Slope = (13−5)/(6−2) = 8/4 = 2.

Question 2

A data set has a mean of 45 and a standard deviation of 5. Which value is most likely an outlier?

Accepted Answer

62

Answer

62 is (62−45)/5 = 3.4 standard deviations from the mean, far outside the typical ±2 range.

Question 3

Solve the inequality: −3x + 6 > 15

Accepted Answer

x < −3

Answer

Subtract 6: −3x > 9; divide by −3 and flip the inequality: x < −3.

Question 4

A 500 mL bag of saline must infuse at a rate of 40 mL/hr. How many hours and minutes will the infusion take?

Accepted Answer

12 hr 30 min

Answer

500 ÷ 40 = 12.5 hours = 12 hours and 30 minutes.

Question 5

What is the value of 4! (4 factorial)?

Accepted Answer

24

Answer

4! = 4 × 3 × 2 × 1 = 24.

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