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What is the solution to

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Option
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Option
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Which expression is equivalent to ?

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2 log Subscript 5 Baseline x + log Subscript 5 Baseline 4
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2 log Subscript 5 Baseline x + log Subscript 5 Baseline 16
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2 log Subscript 5 Baseline x + 2 log Subscript 5 Baseline 4
Option C
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2 log Subscript 5 Baseline x + log Subscript 5 Baseline 4
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As the weight of purchased items increases, the shipping charges increase, as shown in the table below.Weight, in ozTotal Shipping Costnot more than 5$9.50more than 5, not more than 10$13.25more than 10, not more than 15$17.00more than 15, not more than 20$20.75Assuming only positive domain values, which statement is true of the graph that represents the total cost, y, in dollars for shipping items that weigh x ounces?

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The graph is discontinuous at x = 5, x = 10, and x = 15.
B
The range values for the set of the data are 10, 14, 17, and 21.
C
For every 1-ounce increase in weight, the total shipping cost increases by $3.75.
D
The left side of each horizontal interval is a closed circle, and the right side is an open circle.
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What is written as a single logarithm?

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log Subscript 2 Baseline left-bracket StartFraction x cubed Over (StartFraction 3 Over x + 4 EndFraction) EndFraction Right-bracket
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log Subscript 2 Baseline (StartFraction 3 x cubed Over x + 4 EndFraction)
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log Subscript 2 Baseline left-bracket (StartStartFraction x cubed Over 3 EndFraction) Over x + 4 EndEndFraction Right-bracket
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log Subscript 2 Baseline (StartFraction x cubed Over 3 + (x + 4) EndFraction)
Option D
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A simple random sample of 50 adults was surveyed, and it was found that the mean amount of time that they spend surfing the Internet per day is 54.2 minutes, with a standard deviation of 14.0 minutes. What is the 99% confidence interval (z-score = 2.58) for the number of minutes that an adult spends surfing the Internet per day?Remember, the margin of error, ME, can be determined using the formula .

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49.1 minutes to 59.3 minutes
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50.3 minutes to 58.1 minutes
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54.2 minutes to 58.1 minutes
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54.2 minutes to 59.3 minutes
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Marleny is creating a game of chance for her family. She has 5 different colored marbles in a bag: blue, red, yellow, white, and black. She decided that blue is the winning color. If a player chooses any other color, they lose 2 points. How many points should the blue marble be worth for the game to be fair?

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4
B
6
C
8
D
10
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Which of the following is a valid probability distribution?

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A 2-column table labeled Probability Distribution A has 4 rows. The first column is labeled x with entries 1, 2, 3, 4. The second column is labeled P (x) with entries 0.42, 0.38, 0.13, 0.07.
Option A
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A 2-column table labeled Probability Distribution B has 4 rows. The first column is labeled x with entries 1, 2, 3, 4. The second column is labeled P (x) with entries 0.27, 0.28, 0.26, 0.27.
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A 2-column table labeled Probability Distribution C has 4 rows. The first column is labeled x with entries 1, 2, 3, 4. The second column is labeled P (x) with entries 0.16, 0.39, 0.18, 0.17.
Option C
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A 2-column table labeled Probability Distribution D has 4 rows. The first column is labeled x with entries 1, 2, 3, 4. The second column is labeled P (x) with entries 0.63, 0.12, 0.14, 0.13.
Option D
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David is a statistician. He has a sample size of 40 (which he cannot change). What element of his hypothesis test can he adjust to minimize the probability that he incorrectly rejects the null hypothesis?

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the mean of the population
B
the mean of the sample
C
the standard deviation of the population
D
the significance level of the test
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Which graph shows the solution to the equation below?

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On a coordinate plane, 2 curves intersect at (1, 1). One curve curves up and to the right from quadrant 3 into quadrant 1. The other curve curves down from quadrant 1 into quadrant 4.
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On a coordinate plane, 2 identical curves are shown. One curve starts at y = negative 3, and the other curve starts at y = 1.
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On a coordinate plane, a curve and a line are shown.
Option C
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On a coordinate plane, a curve and a cubic function are shown.
Option D
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For the graphs below, for which probability distribution is the value of the median greater than the value of the mean?

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Negatively skewed
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Normal, symmetrical distribution
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Positively skewed distribution
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None of the above
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What is radians converted to degrees? If necessary, round your answer to the nearest degree.

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45°
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135°
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240°
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540°
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Which set of transformations is needed to graph f(x) = –0.1cos(x) – 4 from the parent cosine function?

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reflection across the y-axis, vertical compression by a factor of 0.1, vertical translation 4 units up
B
reflection across the x-axis, vertical compression by a factor of 0.1, vertical translation 4 units down
C
vertical stretching by a factor of 0.1, vertical translation 4 units down, reflection across the y-axis
D
vertical stretching by a factor of 0.1, vertical translation 4 units up, reflection across the x-axis
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Julia is offered a job selling advertising for two different companies. Company A offers a base salary of $30,000 per year plus a year-end bonus equal to 3% of her total sales. Company B offers a base salary of $25,000 per year plus a year-end bonus equal to 5% of her total sales. Which statement best describes the two offers?

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Company A pays better when total sales are less than $37,500, but company B pays better when total sales exceed $37,500.
B
Company A pays better when total sales are less than $250,000, but company B pays better when total sales exceed $250,000.
C
Company B pays better when total sales are less than $37,500, but company A pays better when total sales exceed $37,500.
D
Company B pays better when total sales are less than $250,000, but company A pays better when total sales exceed $250,000.
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Which transformations are needed to change the parent sine function to ?

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vertical stretch of , horizontal stretch to a period of 2p, phase shift of units to the left
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vertical compression of , horizontal compression to a period of , phase shift of units to the left
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vertical stretch of 4, horizontal stretch to a period of 8p, phase shift of units to the right
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vertical compression of 4, horizontal compression to a period of , phase shift of units to the right
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Researchers compare the body composition of cattle feeding on a grain diet with that of cattle feeding on a grass diet. This method of gathering data is classified as

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a census.
B
a sample survey.
C
an experiment.
D
an observational study.
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The graph of a logarithmic function is shown below.What is the domain of the function?

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x < 0
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x > 0
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x < 1
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all real numbers
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What is the value of given the diagram below?

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Negative StartRoot 5 EndRoot
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Negative StartFraction StartRoot 5 EndRoot Over 2 EndFraction
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StartFraction StartRoot 5 EndRoot Over 2 EndFraction
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StartRoot 5 EndRoot
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The College Board states that the average math SAT score is 514 with a standard deviation of 117. Colleen gathered data from 50 students in her graduating class and found the average score to be 529. She thinks that her class’s math SAT score is different from the average. Which of the following shows the correct z-statistic for this situation?

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0.02
B
0.91
C
1.26
D
5.67
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Which equation could be used to calculate the sum of the geometric series?

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S 5 = StartFraction one-third (1 minus (two-thirds) Superscript 5 Baseline) Over (1 minus two-thirds) EndFraction
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S 5 = StartFraction two-thirds (1 minus (one-third) Superscript 5 Baseline) Over (1 minus one-third) EndFraction
Option B
C
S = StartFraction one-third Over (1 minus two-thirds) EndFraction
Option C
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S = StartFraction two-thirds Over (1 minus one-third) EndFraction
Option D
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What is the value of ?

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–4.00
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–0.25
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1.51
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2.41

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