ACT Math Practice

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What is the distributive property in algebra?

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The distributive property states that a(b + c) = ab + ac. It allows you to multiply a single term by two or more terms inside a set of parentheses.

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CCSS.6.EE.A.3

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How do you find the area of a rectangle?

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The area of a rectangle is found by multiplying its length by its width: Area = length × width.

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CCSS.4.MD.A.3

CCSS.3.MD.C.7B

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What is the formula for the probability of an event?

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The probability of an event is calculated as the number of favorable outcomes divided by the total number of possible outcomes: P(E) = Number of favorable outcomes / Total outcomes.

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CCSS.7.SP.C.7A

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What is a vertical line of symmetry?

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A vertical line of symmetry is a line that divides a shape into two mirror-image halves, where one side is a reflection of the other.

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CCSS.4.G.A.3

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How do you calculate the total number of arrangements of 'n' items taken 'r' at a time?

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The total number of arrangements (permutations) of 'n' items taken 'r' at a time is given by the formula: P(n, r) = n! / (n - r)!.

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What is the formula for the area of a triangle?

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The area of a triangle is calculated using the formula: Area = (base × height) / 2.

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CCSS.6.G.A.1

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What is a probability distribution?

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A probability distribution is a function that describes the likelihood of obtaining the possible values that a random variable can take.

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CCSS.HSS.MD.A.4

CCSS.HSS.MD.A.3

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What is the difference between a combination and a permutation?

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A combination is a selection of items without regard to the order, while a permutation is a selection of items where the order does matter.

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How do you solve for 'x' in a linear equation?

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To solve for 'x' in a linear equation, isolate 'x' on one side of the equation using inverse operations.

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CCSS.7.EE.B.4A

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What is the formula for the volume of a cylinder?

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The volume of a cylinder is calculated using the formula: Volume = πr²h, where 'r' is the radius and 'h' is the height.

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CCSS.HSG.GMD.A.3

CCSS.8.G.C.9