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Half of the product of two consecutive numbers is 105. Which equation can be used to solve for n, the smaller of the two numbers?

A
n2 + n – 210 = 0
B
n2 + n – 105 = 0
C
2n2 + 2n + 210 = 0
D
2n2 + 2n + 105 = 0
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On a coordinate plane, 5 points are plotted. The points are (1, 1,296), (2, 1,080), (3, 900), (4, 750), (5, 625).

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A
f(x + 1) = f(x)
Option A
B
f(x + 1) = f(x)
Option B
C
f(x + 1) =
Option C
D
f(x + 1) =
Option D
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The table shows the maze-completion times, in seconds, of two sets of mice in an experiment. Which statement is true about the variability of the group times?

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A
The times in Group A have a greater standard deviation.
B
The times in Group A have a greater median.
C
The times in Group B have a greater interquartile range.
D
The times in Group B have a greater mean.
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The image shows a geometric representation of the function f(x) = x2 – 2x – 6 written in standard form.

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A
f(x) = (x –1)2 – 7
B
f(x) = (x +1)2 – 7
C
f(x) = (x –1)2 – 5
D
f(x) = (x +1)2 – 5
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The quadratic model f(x) = –5x2 + 200 represents the approximate height, in meters, of a ball x seconds after being dropped. The ball is 50 meters from the ground after about how many seconds?

A
2.45
B
3.16
C
5.48
D
7.07
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64, –48, 36, –27, ...

A
f(x + 1) = f(x)
Option A
B
f(x + 1) = f(x)
Option B
C
f(x) = f(x + 1)
Option C
D
f(x) = f(x + 1)
Option D
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Which is the best description of the graph of the function f(x) = 60()x?

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A
The graph has an initial value of 20, and each successive term is determined by subtracting .
Option A
B
The graph has an initial value of 20, and each successive term is determined by multiplying by .
Option B
C
The graph has an initial value of 60, and each successive term is determined by subtracting .
Option C
D
The graph has an initial value of 60, and each successive term is determined by multiplying by .
Option D
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Which phrase best describes the translation from the graph y = 2x2 to the graph of y = 2x2 + 5?

A
5 units up
B
5 units down
C
5 units right
D
5 units left
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A square piece of paper has an area of x2 square units. A rectangular strip with a width of 2 units and a length of x units is cut off of the square piece of paper. The remaining piece of paper has an area of 120 square units.

A
x2 − 2x − 120 = 0
B
x2 + 2x − 120 = 0
C
x2 − 2x + 120 = 0
D
x2 + 2x + 120 = 0
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The resale value of a textbook decreases by 25% with each previous owner. A new textbook is sold for $85. Which function represents the resale value of the textbook after x owners?

A
f(x) = 85(1 – 0.25)x
B
f(x) = 85(1 + 0.25)x
C
f(x) = 85(0.25)x
D
f(x) = (85 – 0.25)x
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A 2-column table has 5 rows. The first column is labeled x with entries negative 2, negative 1, 0, 1, 2. The second column is labeled f (x) with entries three-fourths, three-halves, 3, 6, 12.

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A
f(x) = 3(2x)
B
f(x) = 2(2x)
C
f(x) = 3(3x)
D
f(x) = 2(3x)
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Which exponential function has a growth factor of 5?

A
f(x) = 2(5x)
B
On a coordinate plane, an exponential function decreases from quadrant 2 into quadrant 1 and approaches y = 0. It goes through (negative 1, 2) and crosses the y-axis at (0, 0.5).
Option B
C
f(x) = 0.5(2x)
D
A 2-column table has 5 rows. The first column is labeled x with entries negative 2, negative 1, 0, 1, 2. The second column is labeled f (x) with entries one-eighth, one-fourth, one-half, 1, 2.
Option D
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The value of a computer depreciates with age, as shown in the table.Value of a Computer

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A
f(t) = 1,600 – 226.16t
B
f(t) = 1,600 – 320t
C
f(t) = 1,600(0.2)t
D
f(t) = 1,600(0.8)t
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The table shows the side length and approximate area of an octagonal stop sign.Area of a Stop Sign

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A
f(x) = 4.8x2
B
f(x) = 4x2
C
f(x) = (4.8)x
D
f(x) = (4)x
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The box plots show the distributions of weights of cucumbers and zucchini collected from a garden. Which statement explains the best measure of variability to use to compare the data sets?

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A
The mean is the best measure because the data sets have the same minimum weight.
B
The range is the best measure because the distribution of zucchini weights is skewed left.
C
The median is the best measure because the data sets have different medians.
D
The standard deviation is the best measure because both data distributions are symmetric.
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Which graph shows a rate of change of between –4 and 0 on the x-axis?

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A
On a coordinate plane, a straight line with a positive slope crosses the x-axis at (6, 0) and the y-axis at (0, 3). Solid circles appear on the line at (negative 4, negative 1), (0, 3).
Option A
B
On a coordinate plane, a parabola opens up. It goes through (negative 5.25, 4), has a vertex of (0, negative 3), and goes through (5.25, 4). Solid circles appear on the parabola at (negative 4, 1), (0, negative 3).
Option B
C
On a coordinate plane, a parabola opens down. It goes through (negative 5.5, negative 4), has a vertex of (0, 4), and goes through (5.5, negative 4). Solid circles appear on the parabola at (negative 4, 0), (0, 4).
Option C
D
On a coordinate plane, a curved line opens up and left in quadrant 2. It is asymptotic to the negative x-axis and positive y-axis. Solid circles appear on the line at (negative 4, 0.25), (0, 4).
Option D
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Solve x2 + 10x = 24 by completing the square. Which is the solution set of the equation?

A
(negative 5 minus StartRoot 34 EndRoot comma negative 5 + Startroot 34 EndRoot)
Option A
B
(negative 5 minus StartRoot 29 EndRoot comma negative 5 + StartRoot 29 EndRoot)
Option B
C
{–12, 2}
D
{–2, 12}
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The graph of which function has an axis of symmetry at x = ?

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A
f(x) = 2x2 + x – 1
B
f(x) = 2x2 – x + 1
C
f(x) = x2 + 2x – 1
D
f(x) = x2 – 2x + 1
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Solve x2 + 12x = –11 by completing the square. Which is the solution set of the equation?

A
{–11, –1}
B
{–11, 1}
C
{11, –1}
D
{11, 1}
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–3
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