TExES Exam Mathematics 7-12

Question 1

Which TExES Mathematics 7-12 domain focuses on understanding functions and their properties?

Accepted Answer

Patterns and algebra

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Number concepts

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Geometry and measurement

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Probability and statistics

Question 2

A student claims that all squares are rectangles but not all rectangles are squares. This statement is:

Accepted Answer

True — a square meets all the criteria of a rectangle but has the additional property of equal sides

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False — squares are not rectangles

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False — rectangles and squares are entirely different shapes

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True — but only if the rectangle has right angles

Question 3

Which of the following is an example of a non-linear function?

Accepted Answer

f(x) = x²

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f(x) = 3x + 5

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f(x) = 7

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f(x) = -2x

Question 4

To solve 2x + 3 = 11, which operation should be performed FIRST?

Accepted Answer

Subtract 3 from both sides

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Divide both sides by 2

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Add 3 to both sides

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Multiply both sides by 2

Question 5

Which measure of central tendency is MOST affected by an extreme outlier?

Accepted Answer

Mean

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Median

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Mode

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Range

Question 6

The Pythagorean theorem states that in a right triangle with legs a and b and hypotenuse c:

Accepted Answer

a² + b² = c²

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a + b = c

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a² - b² = c²

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a × b = c²