Main Idea Practice: Adding and Subtracting Rational Expressions

What is the primary function of the toggle switch in a monster truck?

• To control the front wheels

• To manage the back wheels

• To adjust the height of the truck

• To activate the headlights

Which of the following best describes the main idea of the passage about monster trucks?

• Monster trucks are an austere size

• Driving a monster truck can be dangerous

• Monster trucks are designed to have certain features

• Many people are fascinated with monster trucks

Who built the original monster truck known as Bigfoot?

• Dennis Peterson

• George Crum

• Bob Chandler

• Mad Dog

What year did Bob Chandler first crush two old cars with Bigfoot?

• 1975

• 1979

• 1985

• 1981

Why did Chef George Crum invent potato chips?

• To create a new snack

• To impress a diner

• To insult a picky diner

• To use up leftover potatoes

What was the original name given to George Crum's new snack?

• Crum's chips

• New York chips

• Saratoga chips

• Potato crisps

Which of the following is NOT a way to prepare potatoes mentioned in the passage?

• Potato chips

• Potato soup

• Potato pie

• Mashed potatoes

What is the main idea of the passage about the versatility of potatoes?

• Potatoes are delicious

• The best way to eat a potato is to smash them and pour gravy over the top

• There are several ways that potatoes can be prepared

• Some methods of cooking potatoes are more nutritious than others

Why did ancient Egyptians preserve their bodies as mummies?

• To prevent decay

• To use them in the afterlife

• To display them in museums

• To honor their gods

What have Egyptian mummies and their tombs provided us with?

• Information about their wars

• Knowledge about their gods

• Clues about life in ancient Egypt

• Details about their architecture