ACT Prep (Sub, Pythoagorean Thrm, Special Right Triangles)

ACT: Substitution

If a = 11, b = 3, and c = -3, what does (a + b - c)(b + c) equal?

• -17

• -11

• 0

• 17

• 102

ACT: Substitution

If q = -1, r = 4, and s = 7, what does (q + r - s)(r - q) equal?

• -60

• -20

• -12

• -10

• -6

ACT: Substitution

If f = -3, g = -5, and h = 7, what does (f + g + h)(2f +h) equal?

• -13

• -11

• -1

• 1

• 11

• 4

• 7

• 8

ACT: Pythagorean Theorem

City A is 72 miles west of City C. City B is 96 miles directly north of City C. What is the shortest distance, in miles, between City A and City B?

• 24

• 120

• 168

• 4032

• 14,400

• 15

• 16

• 17

• 18

• 20

Find x.

Find y.

• 81

Find x.

• 8