ASVAB Math Knowledge Practice Test 653533 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.10
Score 0% 62%

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1

If the length of AB equals the length of BD, point B __________ this line segment.

46% Answer Correctly

intersects

bisects

midpoints

trisects


Solution

A line segment is a portion of a line with a measurable length. The midpoint of a line segment is the point exactly halfway between the endpoints. The midpoint bisects (cuts in half) the line segment.


2

Which of the following statements about math operations is incorrect?

71% Answer Correctly

you can multiply monomials that have different variables and different exponents

all of these statements are correct

you can add monomials that have the same variable and the same exponent

you can subtract monomials that have the same variable and the same exponent


Solution

You can only add or subtract monomials that have the same variable and the same exponent. For example, 2a + 4a = 6a and 4a2 - a2 = 3a2 but 2a + 4b and 7a - 3b cannot be combined. However, you can multiply and divide monomials with unlike terms. For example, 2a x 6b = 12ab.


3

If a = -4 and x = -8, what is the value of -4a(a - x)?

69% Answer Correctly
-15
64
36
15

Solution

To solve this equation, replace the variables with the values given and then solve the now variable-free equation. (Remember order of operations, PEMDAS, Parentheses, Exponents, Multiplication/Division, Addition/Subtraction.)

-4a(a - x)
-4(-4)(-4 + 8)
-4(-4)(4)
(16)(4)
64


4

The formula for the area of a circle is which of the following?

78% Answer Correctly

a = π d2

a = π d

a = π r2

a = π r


Solution

The circumference of a circle is the distance around its perimeter and equals π (approx. 3.14159) x diameter: c = π d. The area of a circle is π x (radius)2 : a = π r2.


5

The endpoints of this line segment are at (-2, 9) and (2, -1). What is the slope of this line?

46% Answer Correctly
-\(\frac{1}{2}\)
-2\(\frac{1}{2}\)
2\(\frac{1}{2}\)
\(\frac{1}{2}\)

Solution

The slope of this line is the change in y divided by the change in x. The endpoints of this line segment are at (-2, 9) and (2, -1) so the slope becomes:

m = \( \frac{\Delta y}{\Delta x} \) = \( \frac{(-1.0) - (9.0)}{(2) - (-2)} \) = \( \frac{-10}{4} \)
m = -2\(\frac{1}{2}\)