## ASVAB Arithmetic Reasoning Practice Test 58890

 Questions 5 Topics Adding & Subtracting Exponents, Factorials, Greatest Common Factor, Multiplying & Dividing Exponents, Probability

#### Study Guide

To add or subtract terms with exponents, both the base and the exponent must be the same. If the base and the exponent are the same, add or subtract the coefficients and retain the base and exponent. For example, 3x2 + 2x2 = 5x2 and 3x2 - 2x2 = x2 but x2 + x4 and x4 - x2 cannot be combined.

###### Factorials

A factorial has the form n! and is the product of the integer (n) and all the positive integers below it. For example, 5! = 5 x 4 x 3 x 2 x 1 = 120.

###### Greatest Common Factor

The greatest common factor (GCF) is the greatest factor that divides two integers.

###### Multiplying & Dividing Exponents

To multiply terms with the same base, multiply the coefficients and add the exponents. To divide terms with the same base, divide the coefficients and subtract the exponents. For example, 3x2 x 2x2 = 6x4 and $${8x^5 \over 4x^2}$$ = 2x(5-2) = 2x3.

###### Probability

Probability is the numerical likelihood that a specific outcome will occur. Probability = $${ \text{outcomes of interest} \over \text{possible outcomes}}$$. To find the probability that two events will occur, find the probability of each and multiply them together.