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.00005
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5/100,000
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1,000,000 =
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106
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volume of a cylinder
Definition
∏ • r2 • h
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Only change exponent with the same ________
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base
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In a cube, each side is ____
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the same side
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8/1,000,000 =
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8 x 10-6
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1 is not a ________ number
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prime number
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To find the remaining amounts:
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1 - the portion
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Sum of the angles in a polygon =
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sum= (n-2) x 180
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Pythagorean Theorem is valid for all _______ angles
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right angles
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The side opposite of a right angle is always the ________
Definition

Longest

[image]

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If something can be done in 6 hrs, then it takes ______ to be done in one hour
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1/6
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Time formula
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time= distance/ speed

 

d=r • t

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Area of a circle
Definition
∏r2
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Negative exponents
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1/ (x-n) = x2
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unit price x amount= total price
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unit price x amount = total price
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rate x time =
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work done 
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80/ .01
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8.000
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Area of trapezoid
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(b1 + b2) x h / 2
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1000 meters =
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1KL
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1 hr = _______ seconds
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3600
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volume of cube
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d3
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volume of a sphere
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4/3 ∏r3
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radius of sphere
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d/2
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x2- y2 =
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(x -y)(x+y)
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combination formula
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[image]
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Machines completing a job
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(1/a) + (1/b) = (1/t)
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Area of triangle
Definition
1/2 b • h
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circumference of a circle
Definition
2∏r
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Ratio

 

4/1 or 4:1

Definition
4/1 or 4:1
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Ratios
Definition
expresses a mathematical relationship between two quantities
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Integers are positive and negative

 

Y or N

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Yes
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Integers are ______ fractions or decimals
Definition
NOT
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2 is the smallest ________ number
Definition
prime
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A number to an odd power yields......
Definition
a result with the same sign as the initial number
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In a quadratic equation

 

b2 -4ac =0

 

has ____ solutions

Definition
1
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In a quadratic equation

 

b2 - 4ac < 0

 

has ___ solution

Definition
no
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(m and n) =
Definition
m • n
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1! =
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1
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0! =
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1
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In permuation....
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order does matter
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Combination is only concerned with......
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selecting the group
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"Afflicted" should be followed by the preposition.....
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"with" not by
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"Comply" whould be followed by the preposition.....
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"with"
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"Conform" should be followed by the preposition...
Definition
"to"
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"Try" should be followed by the preposition....
Definition
"To"
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"Different" should always be followed by the preposition...
Definition
"from"
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"Inside" is never followed by the preposition....
Definition

"of"

 

 

"Inside" alone will do the trick

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"Preferable" should be followed by the preposition...
Definition
"to"
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"Consistent" should be followed by the preposition....
Definition
"with"
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"Continue" is not followed by the preposition..
Definition
"with"
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"Attributed" should be followed by..
Definition
"to"
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"Accused" should be followed by...
Definition
"of"
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"Among" is used for three or more items, particularly when these are to be taken as a group
Definition
"Among" is used for three or more items, particularly when these are to be taken as a group
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"Between" is used for ____ items
Definition

two

 

 

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Contemptible
Definition
worthy of scorn
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Contemptuous
Definition
expressing scorn
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Continuous vs Continual
Definition

Continuous- occuring without interruption

Continual- occurring repeatedly

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Principal can be a.....
Definition

noun and an adjective

 

Principal (noun)- head of school or original amount

Principal (adj.) the most important

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"Principle" can never be used as an _______
Definition

adj.

 

Principle- general rule of conduct

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Adverse vs. averse
Definition

adverse- unfavorable

averse- strongly opposed to something

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Eminent vs. Immanent vs. Imminent
Definition

Eminent- distinguished

Immanent- plane of earthly experience

Imminent- likely to happen soon

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Mutually exclusive events
Definition
two or more events that cannot occur simultaneously
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P(A or B) =
Definition

P(A) + P(B)

 

mutually exlusive event

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P(A & B) =
Definition
P(A) x P(B)
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Sum of the values =
Definition

average x number of values

 

(use to find average of other averages)

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Percent
Definition
part= percent x whole
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rate x (# of items)time =
Definition
(cost)distance
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Profit =
Definition
revenue (sales) - cost(expenses)
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With compound interest you have to keep.....
Definition
adding the principle amount to the older ones
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In an equilateral triangle all sides are equal to.....
Definition
60°
Term
Isosceles triangle
Definition
  • two sides are equal in length
  • two corresponding angles to these sides are equal
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Quadrilaterals
Definition

shapes with four sides

sum is 360°

Term
Parellelogram
Definition
quadrilateral with both pairs of opposite sides parallel
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Rectangle
Definition
parallelogram with 4 right angles
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trapezoid
Definition
quadrilateral with 2 parallel sides
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Circumference of a circle
Definition
2∏r
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Area of a circle
Definition
∏r2
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Tangent
Definition
the line touching a circle at one point
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Surface area of a solid
Definition
sum of the areas of all sides
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In probability, "with replacement" means that selection ____________
Definition
isn't important
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A positive and a negative # raised to an even power yields a ____ result
Definition
positive
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Only a negative # raised to an odd power yields a _____ result
Definition
negative result
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"without replacement"
 
Definition
subtract from denominator after you take something away "without replacement"
Term
Critical reasoning steps
Definition
1. Read the question "stem"
2. Read the passage and identify it's key elements
3. Try to formulate your own answer to the question
4. Read the 5 answer choices for the "best" response
5. If you're still not sure, eliminTe choices
6. Compare the quality of the remaining answer choices
Term
What kinds of words indicate that a particular statement is a conclusion?
Definition
thus, hence, so, therefore, as a result, it follows that, consequently, accordingly, suggests, indicates, should, will, must, clearly
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