Test Prep Pre Alg

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Two rain barrels are used to water a school garden. The table and equation represent the amount of water remaining in each barrel, 𝒚, in gallons, 𝒙 minutes since the students began watering the garden. Which statement is true?

• Barrel 1 initially contains more water than Barrel 2.

• Barrel 1 drains water at a faster rate than Barrel 2.

• Barrel 1 and Barrel 2 initially contain the same amount of water.

• Barrel 1 and Barrel 2 drain water at the same rate.

A florist makes floral arrangements for a wedding. The table shows the linear relationship between the number of flowers remaining in the florist’s shop and the number of completed floral arrangements. Which function can be used to find 𝒚, the number of flowers remaining after 𝒙 floral arrangements have been completed?

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The points 𝑹(𝟐, −𝟑), 𝑺(𝟔, −𝟑), and 𝑻(𝟔, −𝟖) are the vertices of a triangle on the coordinate plane. What is the approximate length of side 𝑹𝑻?

Mathematical Equivalence

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Consider the list of numbers. Which table categorizes the numbers correctly?

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From home, a student bikes 𝟏 mile north, turns, and bikes 𝟒 miles west. What is the shortest distance between the student and the student’s home?

• 3 miles

• 5 miles

• The Lawn Doctor charges more than Lawn Care Pro by a rate of $4.65 per hour

• The Lawn Doctor charges more than Lawn Care Pro by a rate of $4.45 per hour

• Lawn Care Pro charges more than The Lawn Doctor by a rate of $4.65 per hour

• Lawn Care Pro charges more than The Lawn Doctor by a rate of $4.45 per hour