... for the line?
a. y =
ᎏ
1
2
ᎏ
x – 1
b. y =
ᎏ
1
2
ᎏ
x + 1
c. y = 2x – 1
d. y = 2x + 1
41. What is the slope of the line passing through
(4,2) and (–2, 1) ?
a.
ᎏ
1
2
ᎏ
b. –
ᎏ
1
2
ᎏ
c. 2
d. –2
– THEA ... grandfather 15 years
ago. If the sum of their ages is 11 0, how old is
Jerry’s grandfather?
a. 80
b. 75
c. 65
d. 60
38. Solve for x in the following equation:
ᎏ...
... a difference. The symbol for subtraction is called a
minus sign. In the following example, 15 is the minuend, 4 is the subtrahend, and 11 is the difference:
15 – 4 = 11
SYMBOLS OF MULTIPLICATION
When ... by over 90% (not 70%).
The answer is c.
11 . The answer is d. The other choices all contain
one or more items that are not discussed in the
passage.
12 . Use the...
... 16 . Which of the following numbered parts is
LEAST relevant to the main idea of the
paragraph?
a. Part 4
b. Part 6
c. Part 1
d. Part 5
17 . Which of the following changes is needed in the
passage?
a. ... ecosystems.
14 . Which of the following numbered parts is
LEAST relevant to the main idea of the para-
graph?
a. Part 1
b. Part 6
c. Part 7
d. Part 8
15 . W...
... mention the atmosphere,
which is the main focus of the passage. Choice
d is too narrow the final paragraph of the pas-
sage emphasizes that the circulation of the
atmosphere is but one example of the ... in the passage.
11 . a. The first sentence of paragraph 3 states that the
length of the Maine coastline is 2,500 miles.
12 . b. The other choices could po...
... grandfather (G) have a
sum of ages of 11 0 years. Therefore, J + G = 11 0.
Jerry was
ᎏ
1
3
ᎏ
as young as his grandfather 15 years
ago. Therefore, J – 15 =
ᎏ
1
3
ᎏ
(G – 15 ). Either equa-
tion can be solved ... in the passage.
11 . a. The first sentence of paragraph 3 states that the
length of the Maine coastline is 2,500 miles.
12 . b. The other choices could pos...
... about the size of the increase in the patrol,
but it does not develop the idea in Part 2—why
the patrol has been important in fighting arson.
Choice d is off the topic of the paragraph and
the passage ... incorrect
because the information is not in keeping with
the topic of the paragraph; also, the tone set by
the inclusion of a precise statistic is too formal...
... like these:
■
Which of the following best represents the
arrangement of the passage?
■
Which of the following best describes the organi-
zation of the passage?
■
The sequence of the passage is best ... topic and the purpose of the
passage.
2. Notice the logical sequence of ideas that the author uses.
3. The description of sentences in the answers go...
... stems like these:
■
Which of the following best represents the
arrangement of the passage?
■
Which of the following best describes the organi-
zation of the passage?
■
The sequence of the passage ... left,
read the next sentences of the passage and find the answer that matches the rest of the structure.
70
1. Which of the following best describes t...
... like this:
■
The best summary of the passage is . . .
■
Which of the following best paraphrases the ideas
in the passage?
■
Which of the following is the best summation of
the ideas in the passage?
■
Which ... passage?
■
Which of the following best restates the main idea
of the passage?
How to Find Summary Answers
in the Passage
The main idea of the...
... in the tens place in the top factor (3) by the number in the ones place of the bottom
factor (4); 4 ϫ 3 = 12 . Then add the regrouped amount 12 + 1 = 13 . Write the 3 in the tens column and
the ... multiplication: 15 + 2 = 17 (hundreds). Write the 17 in
front of the zeros in the second partial product.
2
34
ϫ
54
13 6
1, 700
5. Add the partial products...