Digital SAT Flashcards: Math, Grammar & Words in Context

Kartičky v tomto balíčku

1. Kartička 1

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   Central idea of a passage?

   Odpoveď

   The passage's main claim or controlling point. It should cover the whole passage, not one striking detail.

2. Kartička 2

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   The shade trees mitigated the midday heat. Meaning of “mitigated”?

   Odpoveď

   Reduced. The trees made the heat less severe.

3. Kartička 3

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   The first plan was affordable. However, it took twice as long. What relationship does “However” signal?

   Odpoveď

   Contrast. The second statement differs from or qualifies the first.

4. Kartička 4

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   Three standard joins for two independent clauses?

   Odpoveď

   A period, a semicolon, or a comma plus a coordinating conjunction. Each side must be a complete sentence.

5. Kartička 5

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   Best supporting detail?

   Odpoveď

   The detail that most directly proves the claim. Relevance matters more than how vivid or surprising it is.

6. Kartička 6

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   A second archive corroborated the diary's date. Meaning of “corroborated”?

   Odpoveď

   Confirmed with supporting evidence.

7. Kartička 7

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   Every member of set A is even. Nine is odd; therefore, nine is not in set A. What relationship does “therefore” signal?

   Odpoveď

   Conclusion from a reason. The final statement follows logically from the stated premises.

8. Kartička 8

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   Introductory dependent clause before a main clause?

   Odpoveď

   Use a comma after the dependent clause. Example: “Although rain fell, the match continued.”

9. Kartička 9

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   Valid inference?

   Odpoveď

   A conclusion that must follow, or that most reasonably follows, from the stated evidence. Avoid assumptions the text never supports.

10. Kartička 10

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    The team called its result tentative until replication. Meaning of “tentative”?

    Odpoveď

    Provisional or not yet certain.

11. Kartička 11

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    Several materials block sound. For example, thick felt absorbs echoes. What relationship does “For example” signal?

    Odpoveď

    Illustration. The second statement gives a specific case of the broader point.

12. Kartička 12

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    Singular subject with an intervening prepositional phrase?

    Odpoveď

    Use a singular verb. Example: “The box of samples is sealed.” The phrase “of samples” does not change the subject.

13. Kartička 13

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    Strongest textual evidence?

    Odpoveď

    The quotation or detail that most directly supports the target claim, with the fewest extra assumptions.

14. Kartička 14

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    The error had a negligible effect on the total. Meaning of “negligible”?

    Odpoveď

    So small that it is not important.

15. Kartička 15

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    The first route avoids steep hills. Similarly, the second stays nearly level. What relationship does “Similarly” signal?

    Odpoveď

    Similarity. The second statement matches the first in a relevant way.

16. Kartička 16

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    Opening modifier placement?

    Odpoveď

    Place the noun being modified immediately after the opening phrase. Example: “Walking home, Lena noticed the mural.”

17. Kartička 17

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    Quantitative evidence for a claim?

    Odpoveď

    Use the value, comparison, or trend that directly tests the claim, including the correct units and baseline.

18. Kartička 18

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    The lab used a conventional method before testing a new one. Meaning of “conventional”?

    Odpoveď

    Traditional or commonly accepted.

19. Kartička 19

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    Mira checked the figures. Meanwhile, Omar revised the caption. What relationship does “Meanwhile” signal?

    Odpoveď

    Simultaneous events. The second event happens at the same time as the first.

20. Kartička 20

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    Singular possessive noun?

    Odpoveď

    Usually add apostrophe + s. Example: “the scientist's notebook.”

21. Kartička 21

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    Trend in a table or graph?

    Odpoveď

    State what changes, in which direction, and across which interval. Do not turn a pattern into a cause without evidence.

22. Kartička 22

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    The essay offered a novel explanation for the pattern. Meaning of “novel”?

    Odpoveď

    New or original in this context.

23. Kartička 23

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    The device was old. Nevertheless, it performed reliably. What relationship does “Nevertheless” signal?

    Odpoveď

    Concession. The second statement remains true despite the limitation in the first.

24. Kartička 24

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    Parallel items in a series?

    Odpoveď

    Use the same grammatical form for each item. Example: “to collect, analyze, and report data.”

25. Kartička 25

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    Claim stronger than the evidence?

    Odpoveď

    Qualify the claim. Limited evidence can support “may” or “suggests,” not an absolute conclusion.

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    Her account is plausible because it matches the records. Meaning of “plausible”?

    Odpoveď

    Reasonable or believable.

27. Kartička 27

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    The plan cuts costs. Moreover, it shortens delivery time. What relationship does “Moreover” signal?

    Odpoveď

    Addition. The second statement adds a related supporting point.

28. Kartička 28

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    Colon before an explanation or list?

    Odpoveď

    Use it only after a complete independent clause. Example: “The kit needs three items: tape, gloves, and labels.”

29. Kartička 29

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    Claim versus evidence?

    Odpoveď

    A claim is the point being argued; evidence is the information used to support it.

30. Kartička 30

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    The memo's ambiguous wording allowed two readings. Meaning of “ambiguous”?

    Odpoveď

    Open to more than one interpretation.

31. Kartička 31

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    The team didn't replace the sensor. Instead, it recalibrated the existing one. What relationship does “Instead” signal?

    Odpoveď

    Replacement. The second statement substitutes one action for another.

32. Kartička 32

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    Count nouns versus mass nouns?

    Odpoveď

    Use “fewer” with countable items and “less” with amounts. Example: fewer errors, less noise.

33. Kartička 33

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    Effect of a counterexample?

    Odpoveď

    It weakens a universal claim by showing at least one case where the claim fails.

34. Kartička 34

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    Rainfall was sporadic: brief showers interrupted long dry periods. Meaning of “sporadic”?

    Odpoveď

    Irregular and occasional.

35. Kartička 35

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    The seedlings grew indoors. Subsequently, workers moved them outside. What relationship does “Subsequently” signal?

    Odpoveď

    Later step in a sequence. The second event occurs after the first.

36. Kartička 36

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    Essential clause punctuation?

    Odpoveď

    Do not surround an essential clause with commas. It identifies which person or thing the sentence means.

37. Kartička 37

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    Correlation alone proves causation?

    Odpoveď

    No. A relationship between variables does not by itself show that one caused the other.

38. Kartička 38

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    Subsequent trials produced the same result. Meaning of “subsequent”?

    Odpoveď

    Coming later in time.

39. Kartička 39

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    The coating is hydrophobic. In other words, it repels water. What relationship does “In other words” signal?

    Odpoveď

    Restatement for clarity. The second statement rephrases the first.

40. Kartička 40

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    Verb tense across a paragraph?

    Odpoveď

    Keep the time frame consistent unless the timing actually changes.

41. Kartička 41

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    Missing information in a data claim?

    Odpoveď

    Look for the baseline, sample size, units, comparison group, or time interval needed to judge the claim.

42. Kartička 42

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    The coating helps the fabric retain heat. Meaning of “retain”?

    Odpoveď

    Keep or continue to hold.

43. Kartička 43

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    The repair requires specialized tools. Specifically, it needs a torque wrench. What relationship does “Specifically” signal?

    Odpoveď

    General-to-specific detail. The second statement narrows the broad first statement.

44. Kartička 44

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    Coordinate adjectives?

    Odpoveď

    Separate them with a comma when their order can switch and “and” can fit between them. Example: “a clear, concise note.”

45. Kartička 45

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    Two sources on the same event?

    Odpoveď

    Compare the exact claims, evidence, scope, and perspective. Shared topic does not guarantee agreement.

46. Kartička 46

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    The survey was designed to elicit candid responses. Meaning of “elicit”?

    Odpoveď

    Draw out or bring forth.

47. Kartička 47

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    Heavy rain loosened the soil. Consequently, the trail closed. What relationship does “Consequently” signal?

    Odpoveď

    Cause and effect. The second statement is an outcome of the first.

48. Kartička 48

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    Sentence fragment?

    Odpoveď

    A group of words missing an independent clause. Attach it to a complete sentence or supply the missing subject and verb.

49. Kartička 49

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    Inference from a narrow sample?

    Odpoveď

    Limit the conclusion to the population the sample can represent. Do not generalize beyond the evidence.

50. Kartička 50

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    Cost was the main constraint on the project. Meaning of “constraint”?

    Odpoveď

    A limit or restriction.

51. Kartička 51

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    Early results conflicted. Ultimately, the team accepted the model. What relationship does “Ultimately” signal?

    Odpoveď

    Overall conclusion. The second statement gives the final judgment after earlier considerations.

52. Kartička 52

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    Conjunctive adverb between independent clauses?

    Odpoveď

    Use a semicolon before it and a comma after it. Example: “The route was longer; however, it was safer.”

53. Kartička 53

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    Most accurate summary?

    Odpoveď

    State the central idea and its essential support without adding opinions or minor details.

54. Kartička 54

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    The review was comprehensive, covering every recorded case. Meaning of “comprehensive”?

    Odpoveď

    Complete and wide-ranging.

55. Kartička 55

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    The method is efficient. Indeed, it cuts processing time in half. What relationship does “Indeed” signal?

    Odpoveď

    Emphasis and confirmation. The second statement reinforces the first with a stronger detail.

56. Kartička 56

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    Who versus whom?

    Odpoveď

    Use “who” as a subject and “whom” as an object. Test with he/him: “whom” matches “him.”

57. Kartička 57

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    Evidence that best resolves a disagreement?

    Odpoveď

    Choose evidence that tests the specific point on which the sources differ, not a fact both already accept.

58. Kartička 58

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    The two materials have distinct properties. Meaning of “distinct”?

    Odpoveď

    Clearly different or separate.

59. Kartička 59

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    The forecast warned of rain. Still, the outdoor concert began on time. What relationship does “Still” signal?

    Odpoveď

    Concession. The second statement remains true despite the obstacle in the first.

60. Kartička 60

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    Comma before an introduced direct quotation?

    Odpoveď

    Use a comma after a speech tag. Example: “Mina wrote, ‘The sample is ready.’”

61. Kartička 61

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    The conclusion was qualified by two important exceptions. Meaning of “qualified”?

    Odpoveď

    Limited or modified, rather than stated without conditions.

62. Kartička 62

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    Notes for a synthesis goal?

    Odpoveď

    Use only facts that directly serve the stated goal. Relevant notes can be omitted if they do not help that purpose.

63. Kartička 63

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    Comma splice?

    Odpoveď

    Two independent clauses joined only by a comma. Replace it with a period or semicolon, or add a coordinating conjunction.

64. Kartička 64

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    Comma between subject and verb?

    Odpoveď

    Do not use one unless an interrupting phrase requires paired commas. “The results of the trial were clear” takes no comma after “trial.”

65. Kartička 65

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    The new sensor made the older model obsolete. Meaning of “obsolete”?

    Odpoveď

    No longer useful or current because something newer replaced it.

66. Kartička 66

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    Source attribution in a synthesis?

    Odpoveď

    Name the source when its identity, authority, or perspective matters to the rhetorical goal.

67. Kartička 67

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    Compound subject joined by “and”?

    Odpoveď

    Use a plural verb in the usual case. Example: “The map and the notes are useful.”

68. Kartička 68

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    Dangling opening modifier?

    Odpoveď

    It lacks the intended doer immediately after the modifier. Rewrite so the doer becomes the subject.

69. Kartička 69

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    Researchers derived the estimate from three measurements. Meaning of “derived”?

    Odpoveď

    Obtained from a source or calculation.

70. Kartička 70

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    Chronological synthesis?

    Odpoveď

    Order events by time and use dates or sequence words only when they help the reader follow the progression.

71. Kartička 71

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    Plural noun ending in s: possessive form?

    Odpoveď

    Add an apostrophe after the existing s. Example: “the researchers' notes.”

72. Kartička 72

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    Logical comparison?

    Odpoveď

    Compare like with like. Example: compare one city's rainfall with another city's rainfall, not with the city itself.

73. Kartička 73

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    The article advocates preserving the wetland. Meaning of “advocates”?

    Odpoveď

    Publicly supports or argues for.

74. Kartička 74

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    Compare evidence from two studies?

    Odpoveď

    State the shared measure first, then the relevant difference in result, method, or population.

75. Kartička 75

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    Colon after an incomplete lead-in?

    Odpoveď

    Do not use one. A colon must follow a complete clause, so “The reasons include:” is incorrect.

76. Kartička 76

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    Number versus amount?

    Odpoveď

    Use “number” for countable items and “amount” for uncountable quantities. Example: number of files, amount of water.

77. Kartička 77

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    Portable chargers are now ubiquitous on long trips. Meaning of “ubiquitous”?

    Odpoveď

    Present or found almost everywhere.

78. Kartička 78

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    Synthesis that emphasizes a difference?

    Odpoveď

    Use the same comparison point for both subjects, then state the contrast directly.

79. Kartička 79

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    Nonessential clause or phrase?

    Odpoveď

    Set it off with paired commas. The sentence should keep its core identity and meaning when the phrase is removed.

80. Kartička 80

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    Earlier of two past actions?

    Odpoveď

    Use past perfect when the sequence needs clarification. Example: “The team had left before the storm began.”

81. Kartička 81

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    Sentence 2 presents an exception to sentence 1. Its function?

    Odpoveď

    It qualifies the first claim by limiting when or how broadly it applies.

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    Rhetorical goal: define a term?

    Odpoveď

    Give the term's relevant meaning before using details or examples that depend on it.

83. Kartička 83

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    Cumulative adjectives?

    Odpoveď

    Do not separate them with a comma when each adjective builds on the next. Example: “three small glass jars.”

84. Kartička 84

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    Run-on sentence?

    Odpoveď

    Independent clauses joined without valid punctuation or a conjunction. Add a period, semicolon, or comma plus coordinating conjunction.

85. Kartička 85

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    Sentence 2 gives a specific case after a general claim. Its function?

    Odpoveď

    It illustrates the claim with an example.

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    Introduce a quotation in a synthesis?

    Odpoveď

    Give enough source and context to show why the quotation matters; do not leave it unattached.

87. Kartička 87

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    Relative pronoun for people?

    Odpoveď

    Use “who” or “whom,” depending on case. Example: “the engineer who designed the bridge.”

88. Kartička 88

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    Integrated quotation punctuation?

    Odpoveď

    Do not add a comma when the quotation completes the grammar of the sentence. Example: The report calls the result “unexpected.”

89. Kartička 89

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    Sentence 2 admits a limitation before defending the claim. Its function?

    Odpoveď

    It makes a concession, showing that the writer recognizes a complication.

90. Kartička 90

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    Avoid redundancy in synthesis?

    Odpoveď

    State each needed idea once. Prefer the version that preserves meaning with fewer repeated words.

91. Kartička 91

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    Semicolon between two independent clauses?

    Odpoveď

    Use it without a coordinating conjunction when the ideas are closely related. Example: “The trial ended; the analysis began.”

92. Kartička 92

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    Comma in a compound predicate?

    Odpoveď

    Usually omit it when one subject performs both actions. Example: “The team collected the samples and recorded the temperature.”

93. Kartička 93

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    Sentence 2 explains what a technical term means. Its function?

    Odpoveď

    It defines or clarifies the term.

94. Kartička 94

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    Combine two related sentences?

    Odpoveď

    Make the logical relationship explicit and remove repeated material without changing the facts.

95. Kartička 95

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    Either/or subject agreement?

    Odpoveď

    Make the verb agree with the nearer subject. Example: “Either the notes or the map is missing.”

96. Kartička 96

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    Active versus passive voice?

    Odpoveď

    Choose the voice that fits the focus. Active highlights the doer; passive can highlight the action or receiver.

97. Kartička 97

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    Sentence 2 describes the outcome of sentence 1. Its function?

    Odpoveď

    It presents an effect or consequence.

98. Kartička 98

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    Formal academic register?

    Odpoveď

    Use precise, neutral wording and avoid slang, vague intensifiers, and chatty asides unless the goal calls for them.

99. Kartička 99

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    Its or it's?

    Odpoveď

    “Its” is possessive; “it's” means “it is” or “it has.”

100. Kartička 100

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     Adjective versus adverb?

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     An adjective modifies a noun; an adverb usually modifies a verb, adjective, or adverb. Example: a careful test; test carefully.

101. Kartička 101

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     A study reports a result without arguing for a policy. Author's purpose?

     Odpoveď

     To inform or explain, not necessarily to persuade.

102. Kartička 102

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     Concise synthesis?

     Odpoveď

     Keep every fact needed for the rhetorical goal and remove details that repeat or distract from it.

103. Kartička 103

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     Single dash for emphasis?

     Odpoveď

     Use it after a complete thought to spotlight a final explanation or turn. Example: “One result stood out—the oldest sample.”

104. Kartička 104

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     Comma with direct address?

     Odpoveď

     Set off the person being addressed. Example: “Rina, please check the units.”

105. Kartička 105

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     Why acknowledge a limitation?

     Odpoveď

     To define the claim's boundary and show how the evidence should be interpreted.

106. Kartička 106

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     Quantitative comparison in a synthesis?

     Odpoveď

     Name both values, the shared unit, and the direction or size of the difference.

107. Kartička 107

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     Each of the samples: verb number?

     Odpoveď

     Singular. “Each of the samples was labeled.” The subject is “each.”

108. Kartička 108

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     Between versus among?

     Odpoveď

     Use “between” for distinct individual relationships and “among” for a group without separate pairings.

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     Rhetorical question in an argument?

     Odpoveď

     It can frame the issue or prompt the reader to consider an implied answer; it is not evidence by itself.

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     Claim before or after support?

     Odpoveď

     Place it where the rhetorical goal is clearest: before evidence for a direct point, or after evidence for an evidence-led conclusion.

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     Restrictive “that” versus nonrestrictive “which”?

     Odpoveď

     Use “that” without commas for essential information; use “which” with commas for removable information.

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     Present perfect use?

     Odpoveď

     Use it for an action connected to the present or continuing to now. Example: “The team has tracked rainfall since May.”

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     Two texts reach the same conclusion with different evidence. Relationship?

     Odpoveď

     They agree in conclusion but support it through different evidence.

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     Group related ideas in a synthesis?

     Odpoveď

     Keep facts serving the same point together, then signal the move to a new point.

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     Compound modifier before a noun?

     Odpoveď

     Hyphenate it when needed for clarity. Example: “a well-designed study.”

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     Affect or effect?

     Odpoveď

     “Affect” is usually a verb meaning influence; “effect” is usually a noun meaning result.

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     Two texts offer incompatible explanations. Relationship?

     Odpoveď

     They disagree about the cause or interpretation, even if they share the same observations.

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     Replace a vague pronoun in synthesis?

     Odpoveď

     Use the precise noun when two or more possible antecedents could confuse the reader.

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     Comma-separated list?

     Odpoveď

     Use commas between three or more parallel items. A final serial comma can prevent ambiguity.

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     Main clause before a dependent clause?

     Odpoveď

     Usually no comma when the dependent clause is essential. Example: “The match continued although rain fell.”

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     Two authors use the same evidence but different assumptions. Key difference?

     Odpoveď

     Their perspectives or interpretive frameworks, not the underlying evidence.

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     Independent clauses joined with a coordinating conjunction?

     Odpoveď

     Place a comma before the conjunction. Example: “The sensor failed, so the team repeated the trial.”

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     Introductory transition?

     Odpoveď

     Follow it with a comma when it modifies the whole sentence. Example: “However, the second trial succeeded.”

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     Pronoun–antecedent agreement?

     Odpoveď

     Match number and make the reference clear. Singular “they” is standard when a person's gender is unknown or irrelevant.

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     Paired em dashes?

     Odpoveď

     Use them to set off an emphatic interruption. Both dashes are needed when the sentence continues after it.

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     How does new evidence relate to an earlier claim?

     Odpoveď

     It may support, weaken, qualify, or leave the claim unchanged. Match the evidence to the exact claim.

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     Their, there, or they're?

     Odpoveď

     “Their” is possessive, “there” refers to place or existence, and “they're” means “they are.”

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     Good or well?

     Odpoveď

     “Good” is usually an adjective; “well” is usually an adverb. A person can feel good and perform well.

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     Appositive naming the same noun?

     Odpoveď

     Set a nonessential appositive off with commas. Example: “Dr. Rao, the lead author, presented the findings.”

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     Why use an analogy?

     Odpoveď

     To clarify an unfamiliar idea through a relevant similarity to something more familiar.

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     Than or then?

     Odpoveď

     “Than” makes a comparison; “then” refers to time or consequence.

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     Hypothetical contrary-to-fact “if” clause?

     Odpoveď

     Use subjunctive “were.” Example: “If the sample were larger, the estimate would be steadier.”

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     Plural noun with no possession?

     Odpoveď

     Do not add an apostrophe. Write “three sensors,” not “three sensor's.”

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     Neutral, evidence-led wording indicates what tone?

     Odpoveď

     Objective. It emphasizes information rather than strong personal judgment.

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     Complex list with internal commas?

     Odpoveď

     Use semicolons between the main items. Example: “Lima, Peru; Accra, Ghana; and Hanoi, Vietnam.”

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     Ambiguous pronoun?

     Odpoveď

     A pronoun with more than one plausible antecedent. Replace it with the intended noun.

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     Parentheses around nonessential information?

     Odpoveď

     Use them for an aside that is less central than the main sentence. The sentence must remain grammatical without it.

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     Repeated doubt about the evidence indicates what tone?

     Odpoveď

     Skeptical. The writer questions whether a claim is adequately supported.

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     Superlative comparison?

     Odpoveď

     Use it for one member against a group of three or more. Example: “the fastest of the four methods.”

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     Pronoun after a preposition?

     Odpoveď

     Use the object form. Write “between you and me,” not “between you and I.”

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     Apostrophe in a contraction?

     Odpoveď

     It marks omitted letters. Example: “can't” contracts “cannot,” and “they're” contracts “they are.”

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     Coordinate-adjective test?

     Odpoveď

     If “and” works between the adjectives and their order can reverse, use a comma between them.

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     Double comparative?

     Odpoveď

     Use only one comparative marker. Write “more efficient” or “faster,” not “more faster.”

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     Lie or lay?

     Odpoveď

     “Lie” means recline and takes no object; “lay” means place and takes an object. Present: lie/lay; past: lay/laid.

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     Who's or whose?

     Odpoveď

     “Who's” means “who is” or “who has”; “whose” is possessive.

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     Standard comparison with “different”?

     Odpoveď

     Use “different from.” Example: “This result is different from the earlier estimate.”

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     Paired construction with two endpoints?

     Odpoveď

     Use “between” with “and”: “between 10 and 15,” not “between 10 to 15.”

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     Verb mood in a coordinated idea?

     Odpoveď

     Keep the mood consistent unless the meaning changes. Do not shift from a command to a statement without reason.

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     Possessive pronoun apostrophe?

     Odpoveď

     Do not use one. Write “hers,” “ours,” “yours,” and “theirs.”

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     Comma between a preposition and its object?

     Odpoveď

     Do not use one. Keep the prepositional phrase intact: “in the final report,” not “in, the final report.”

     

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151. Kartička 151

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     Solve $ax+b=c$ for $x$, where $a≠0$.

     Odpoveď

     $x=(c-b)/a$. Subtract $b$ first, then divide by $a$.

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     Product of powers with the same base?

     Odpoveď

     $a^m a^n=a^{m+n}$. Keep the base and add the exponents.

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     Unit rate?

     Odpoveď

     The amount per 1 unit. Divide both quantities by the same value so the denominator becomes 1.

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     Rectangle area?

     Odpoveď

     $A=lw$, where $l$ is length and $w$ is width.

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     Slope from two points?

     Odpoveď

     $m=(y_2-y_1)/(x_2-x_1)$. Subtract coordinates in the same order.

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     Quotient of powers with the same base?

     Odpoveď

     $a^m/a^n=a^{m-n}$ for $a≠0$.

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     Conversion factor setup?

     Odpoveď

     Multiply by a ratio equal to 1, with the unwanted unit placed to cancel.

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     Triangle area?

     Odpoveď

     $A=(1/2)bh$. The height must be perpendicular to the chosen base.

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     Slope-intercept form?

     Odpoveď

     $y=mx+b$, where $m$ is the slope and $b$ is the y-intercept.

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     Power raised to a power?

     Odpoveď

     $(a^m)^n=a^{mn}$. Multiply the exponents.

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     Dimensional analysis check?

     Odpoveď

     Cancel units algebraically. The units left at the end should match the quantity requested.

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     Trapezoid area?

     Odpoveď

     $A=(1/2)(b_1+b_2)h$. The height is perpendicular to the parallel bases.

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     Point-slope form?

     Odpoveď

     $y-y_1=m(x-x_1)$. Use a known point $(x_1,y_1)$ and the slope $m$.

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     Negative exponent?

     Odpoveď

     $a^{-n}=1/a^n$ for $a≠0$.

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     Constant of proportionality in $y=kx$?

     Odpoveď

     $k=y/x$ for $x≠0$. It is also the unit rate and slope.

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     Circle area?

     Odpoveď

     $A=πr^2$.

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     Intercepts from $Ax+By=C$?

     Odpoveď

     Set $y=0$ for the x-intercept and set $x=0$ for the y-intercept.

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     Fractional exponent?

     Odpoveď

     $a^{m/n}$ means the nth root of $a^m$. For example, $a^{1/2}=√a$.

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     Scale drawing length?

     Odpoveď

     Use a proportion with corresponding lengths in the same order, then apply the stated scale factor.

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     Circle circumference?

     Odpoveď

     $C=2πr=πd$.

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     Parallel nonvertical lines: slope relationship?

     Odpoveď

     They have equal slopes. Distinct parallel lines have different intercepts.

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     Difference of squares?

     Odpoveď

     $a^2-b^2=(a-b)(a+b)$.

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     Percent change?

     Odpoveď

     New minus original, divided by the original, then multiplied by 100 percent. The original value is the denominator.

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     Arc length from central angle $θ$ in degrees?

     Odpoveď

     $L=(θ/360)(2πr)$.

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     Perpendicular nonvertical lines: slope relationship?

     Odpoveď

     Their slopes are negative reciprocals, so $m_1m_2=-1$.

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     Perfect-square trinomial pattern?

     Odpoveď

     $a^2+2ab+b^2=(a+b)^2$ and $a^2-2ab+b^2=(a-b)^2$.

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     Increase by $r$ percent: multiplier?

     Odpoveď

     $1+r/100$. Multiply the original value by this factor.

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     Sector area from central angle $θ$ in degrees?

     Odpoveď

     $A=(θ/360)(πr^2)$.

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     x-intercept of a graph?

     Odpoveď

     A point where $y=0$ and the graph meets the x-axis.

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     First step in factoring $ax^2+bx+c$?

     Odpoveď

     Look for common factors and two binomials whose product reproduces the middle and constant terms.

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     Original value after a 20 percent increase to 84?

     Odpoveď

     70. Divide the final value by the multiplier: $84/1.20=70$.

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     Triangle interior-angle sum?

     Odpoveď

     $180°$.

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     y-intercept of a graph?

     Odpoveď

     A point where $x=0$ and the graph meets the y-axis.

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     Roots from $(x-p)(x-q)=0$?

     Odpoveď

     $x=p$ or $x=q$, by the zero-product property.

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     Weighted average?

     Odpoveď

     Sum of each value times its weight, divided by the sum of the weights. Do not take a simple average of unequal groups.

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     Exterior angle of a triangle?

     Odpoveď

     It equals the sum of the two remote interior angles.

187. Kartička 187

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     Line through two points?

     Odpoveď

     Find the slope, then substitute either point into point-slope or slope-intercept form.

188. Kartička 188

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     Quadratic formula?

     Odpoveď

     $x=(-b±√(b^2-4ac))/(2a)$ for $ax^2+bx+c=0$.

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     Arithmetic mean?

     Odpoveď

     Add all values and divide by the number of values.

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     Parallel lines cut by a transversal: alternate interior angles?

     Odpoveď

     They are congruent.

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     Slope's units in context?

     Odpoveď

     Output units per input unit. In $y$ versus $x$, slope units are y-units divided by x-units.

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     What does $b^2-4ac$ tell you?

     Odpoveď

     The number of real solutions: positive gives two, zero gives one, and negative gives none.

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     Median?

     Odpoveď

     The middle value after ordering the data; for an even count, average the two middle values.

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     Similar triangles: corresponding sides?

     Odpoveď

     They are proportional. Match sides opposite equal angles.

195. Kartička 195

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     Direct variation model?

     Odpoveď

     $y=kx$. It is linear and passes through the origin.

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     Vertex x-coordinate of $ax^2+bx+c$?

     Odpoveď

     $x=-b/(2a)$.

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     Range of a data set?

     Odpoveď

     Maximum minus minimum.

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     Scale factor $k$: area factor?

     Odpoveď

     $k^2$. Lengths scale by $k$, while areas scale by the square of $k$.

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     Solution of a two-line system?

     Odpoveď

     The intersection point, whose coordinates satisfy both equations.

200. Kartička 200

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     Vertex form of a quadratic?

     Odpoveď

     $y=a(x-h)^2+k$, with vertex $(h,k)$.

201. Kartička 201

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     Interquartile range?

     Odpoveď

     $IQR=Q_3-Q_1$. It measures the spread of the middle half of the data.

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     Pythagorean theorem?

     Odpoveď

     $a^2+b^2=c^2$ for a right triangle, where $c$ is the hypotenuse.

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     Substitution in a system?

     Odpoveď

     Solve one equation for a variable and replace that variable in the other equation.

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     Axis of symmetry of $y=a(x-h)^2+k$?

     Odpoveď

     $x=h$.

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     Larger standard deviation means what?

     Odpoveď

     The data are more spread out around the mean.

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     45°-45°-90° side ratio?

     Odpoveď

     $1:1:√2$. The hypotenuse is a leg times $√2$.

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     Elimination in a system?

     Odpoveď

     Add or subtract equations so one variable cancels, then solve for the other.

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     Completing the square?

     Odpoveď

     For $x^2+bx$, add $(b/2)^2$ to form $(x+b/2)^2$.

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     Effect of a high outlier on the mean?

     Odpoveď

     It usually pulls the mean upward. The median is often less affected.

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     30°-60°-90° side ratio?

     Odpoveď

     $1:√3:2$, opposite $30°$, $60°$, and $90°$ respectively.

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     Parallel lines in a system?

     Odpoveď

     No solution when they are distinct: equal slopes and different intercepts.

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     Sum and product of roots of $ax^2+bx+c=0$?

     Odpoveď

     Sum $=-b/a$ and product $=c/a$.

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     Add the same constant to every data value: effect?

     Odpoveď

     The mean and median increase by that constant; measures of spread stay unchanged.

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     Right-triangle sine?

     Odpoveď

     Sine of $θ$ equals opposite over hypotenuse.

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     Same line written two ways in a system?

     Odpoveď

     Infinitely many solutions. Simplifying either equation produces the other.

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     Remainder when $P(x)$ is divided by $x-a$?

     Odpoveď

     $P(a)$, by the Remainder Theorem.

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     Multiply every data value by positive $k$: effect?

     Odpoveď

     The mean, median, range, IQR, and standard deviation are all multiplied by $k$.

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     Right-triangle cosine?

     Odpoveď

     Cosine of $θ$ equals adjacent over hypotenuse.

219. Kartička 219

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     Multiply or divide an inequality by a negative number?

     Odpoveď

     Reverse the inequality sign.

220. Kartička 220

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     When is $x-a$ a factor of $P(x)$?

     Odpoveď

     When $P(a)=0$, by the Factor Theorem.

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     Joint probability from a two-way table?

     Odpoveď

     Divide the count in the intersection cell by the grand total.

222. Kartička 222

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     Right-triangle tangent?

     Odpoveď

     Tangent of $θ$ equals opposite over adjacent.

223. Kartička 223

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     Compound inequality with “and”?

     Odpoveď

     Use the intersection: values that satisfy both inequalities.

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     Even degree with positive leading coefficient: end behavior?

     Odpoveď

     Both ends rise: $P(x)→∞$ as $x→±∞$.

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     Conditional probability $P(A|B)$?

     Odpoveď

     $P(A∩B)/P(B)$. Restrict the denominator to outcomes in $B$.

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     Complementary acute angles: sine–cosine relationship?

     Odpoveď

     The sine of $θ$ equals the cosine of $90°-θ$.

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     Compound inequality with “or”?

     Odpoveď

     Use the union: values that satisfy at least one inequality.

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     Odd degree with positive leading coefficient: end behavior?

     Odpoveď

     The left end falls and the right end rises.

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     Independent events $A$ and $B$?

     Odpoveď

     $P(A∩B)=P(A)P(B)$. Knowing one occurred does not change the probability of the other.

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     Distance between $(x_1,y_1)$ and $(x_2,y_2)$?

     Odpoveď

     $√((x_2-x_1)^2+(y_2-y_1)^2)$.

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     Solve $|x-a|=b$ for $b≥0$.

     Odpoveď

     $x-a=b$ or $x-a=-b$. Absolute value represents distance from $a$.

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     Exponential growth model?

     Odpoveď

     $y=a(1+r)^t$, where $a$ is the initial value and $r$ is the growth rate per period.

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     Mutually exclusive events?

     Odpoveď

     They cannot occur together, so $P(A∪B)=P(A)+P(B)$.

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     Midpoint of two points?

     Odpoveď

     $((x_1+x_2)/2,(y_1+y_2)/2)$.

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     Solve $|x-a|<b$ for $b>0$.

     Odpoveď

     $a-b<x<a+b$. The solution lies within distance $b$ of $a$.

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     Exponential decay model?

     Odpoveď

     $y=a(1-r)^t$, where $0<r<1$ is the decay rate per period.

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     Complement rule?

     Odpoveď

     The probability that $A$ does not occur is $1-P(A)$.

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     Circle with center $(h,k)$ and radius $r$?

     Odpoveď

     $(x-h)^2+(y-k)^2=r^2$.

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     Evaluate $f(a)$?

     Odpoveď

     Substitute $a$ for every input variable in the function rule, then simplify.

240. Kartička 240

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     Growth factor 1.08: percent growth rate?

     Odpoveď

     8 percent. Subtract 1 and convert the decimal to a percent.

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     Representative random sample permits what conclusion?

     Odpoveď

     A cautious generalization from the sample to the population it represents.

242. Kartička 242

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     Radius from $(x-h)^2+(y-k)^2=R$?

     Odpoveď

     $r=√R$, provided $R>0$.

243. Kartička 243

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     Linear table: constant slope check?

     Odpoveď

     Equal changes in $x$ must produce equal changes in $y$; compare $Δy/Δx$ across intervals.

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     Decay factor 0.73: percent decrease?

     Odpoveď

     27 percent. Compute $1-0.73=0.27$.

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     Random assignment permits what causal claim?

     Odpoveď

     If the experiment is well controlled, differences between treatment groups can support a causal conclusion.

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     Radius and tangent at the contact point?

     Odpoveď

     They are perpendicular.

247. Kartička 247

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     Positive slope means what for a linear function?

     Odpoveď

     The output increases as the input increases.

248. Kartička 248

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     Solve $3^{2x}=3^{10}$.

     Odpoveď

     $x=5$. Equal positive bases other than 1 have equal exponents.

249. Kartička 249

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     Observational study supports causation?

     Odpoveď

     No. It can show association, but uncontrolled confounding variables may explain the pattern.

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     Rectangular-prism volume?

     Odpoveď

     $V=lwh$, or base area times height.

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     Arithmetic sequence common difference?

     Odpoveď

     Subtract consecutive terms: $d=a_n-a_{n-1}$.

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     Compound interest formula?

     Odpoveď

     $A=P(1+r/n)^{nt}$, where $n$ is the number of compounding periods per year.

253. Kartička 253

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     Larger random sample: effect on margin of error?

     Odpoveď

     It generally decreases the margin of error when the sampling method stays sound.

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     Cylinder volume?

     Odpoveď

     $V=πr^2h$.

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     Arithmetic sequence nth term?

     Odpoveď

     $a_n=a_1+(n-1)d$.

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     Rational expression: first domain check?

     Odpoveď

     Exclude values that make any original denominator zero, even if a factor later cancels.

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     Slope of a line of best fit?

     Odpoveď

     The predicted change in the response variable for each 1-unit increase in the explanatory variable.

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     Cone volume?

     Odpoveď

     $V=(1/3)πr^2h$.

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     Solve a literal equation for one variable?

     Odpoveď

     Treat the other symbols as constants and use inverse operations to isolate the target variable.

260. Kartička 260

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     Why check rational-equation solutions?

     Odpoveď

     Clearing denominators can produce a value excluded from the original equation. Reject any value that makes an original denominator zero.

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     Residual?

     Odpoveď

     Actual value minus predicted value. A positive residual means the point lies above the model.

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     Sphere volume?

     Odpoveď

     $V=(4/3)πr^3$.

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     Boundary for a two-variable linear inequality?

     Odpoveď

     Replace the inequality with equality to draw the boundary line, then test a point for the shaded side.

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     Why check a solution after squaring both sides?

     Odpoveď

     Squaring can introduce an extraneous solution. Substitute each candidate into the original radical equation.

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     Positive correlation?

     Odpoveď

     Larger values of one variable tend to occur with larger values of the other. It does not prove causation.

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     Rectangular-prism surface area?

     Odpoveď

     $SA=2(lw+lh+wh)$.

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     Check a proposed system solution?

     Odpoveď

     Substitute the ordered pair into both original equations. It must make both true.

268. Kartička 268

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     Simplify $√72$.

     Odpoveď

     $6√2$. Factor $72=36×2$ and take $√36$ outside the radical.

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     Extrapolation risk?

     Odpoveď

     A model may not keep the same pattern outside the observed data range.

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     Area scale factor when lengths double?

     Odpoveď

     4. Area scales with the square of the length factor: $2^2=4$.

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     Horizontal line slope?

     Odpoveď

     0. Its y-value does not change as x changes.

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     Inverse function setup?

     Odpoveď

     Write $y=f(x)$, swap $x$ and $y$, then solve for $y$. Restrict the domain when needed to make the inverse a function.

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     Percentage points versus percent change?

     Odpoveď

     A rate moving from 40 percent to 50 percent rises 10 percentage points but 25 percent relative to 40.

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     y-intercept in a context?

     Odpoveď

     The predicted or initial output when the input is zero; check whether zero is meaningful in the situation.

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     Quadratic maximum or minimum from vertex form?

     Odpoveď

     The vertex value is $k$ in $a(x-h)^2+k$; it is a minimum if $a>0$ and a maximum if $a<0$.

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     Line parallel to $y=mx+b$ through $(p,q)$?

     Odpoveď

     $y-q=m(x-p)$. Parallel lines keep the same slope.

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     Graph of $f(x-h)+k$?

     Odpoveď

     Shift the graph of $f$ right $h$ units and up $k$ units.

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     Population versus sample?

     Odpoveď

     The population is the full group of interest; a sample is the subset actually observed.

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     Linear model from initial value $b$ and rate $m$?

     Odpoveď

     $y=mx+b$. The initial value is the output at input zero.

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     Function composition $(f∘g)(x)$?

     Odpoveď

     $f(g(x))$. Evaluate the inner function $g$ first.

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     Density?

     Odpoveď

     Mass divided by volume. Keep the units consistent.

282. Kartička 282

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     Vertical line slope?

     Odpoveď

     Undefined because $Δx=0$, which would require division by zero.

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     Nonlinear system with one equation solved for $y$?

     Odpoveď

     Substitute that expression for $y$ into the other equation, solve for $x$, then find each matching $y$.

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     Weighted percentage across unequal groups?

     Odpoveď

     Convert each percentage to a count or weight, add the successes, then divide by the combined total.

285. Kartička 285

     Otázka

     Line perpendicular to a nonzero finite slope $m$ through $(p,q)$?

     Odpoveď

     Use slope $-1/m$ in $y-q=(-1/m)(x-p)$, when $m$ is nonzero and finite.

286. Kartička 286

     Otázka

     Cancel a common factor in a rational expression?

     Odpoveď

     Cancel factors, not terms, and keep every restriction from the original denominator.

287. Kartička 287

     Otázka

     Solve a linear equation containing fractions?

     Odpoveď

     Multiply every term by the least common denominator first, then solve the resulting linear equation.

288. Kartička 288

     Otázka

     Rewrite $a^{2x}$ using base $a^x$.

     Odpoveď

     $(a^x)^2$. This can turn an exponential expression into a quadratic form.

289. Kartička 289

     Otázka

     Rate units check?

     Odpoveď

     Write the numerator and denominator units explicitly, such as kilometers per hour, then convert only if the requested units differ.

290. Kartička 290

     Otázka

     Strict versus inclusive inequality endpoint?

     Odpoveď

     Use an open point for $<$ or $>$ and a closed point for $≤$ or $≥$.

291. Kartička 291

     Otázka

     Even-multiplicity zero on a graph?

     Odpoveď

     The graph touches the x-axis and turns around; it does not cross there.

292. Kartička 292

     Otázka

     System word problem: first setup step?

     Odpoveď

     Define the variables with units, then translate two independent relationships into equations.

293. Kartička 293

     Otázka

     When does a quadratic have exactly one real solution?

     Odpoveď

     When $b^2-4ac=0$. The repeated root is the vertex's x-coordinate.

294. Kartička 294

     Otázka

     Two-way table: denominator for “among group B”?

     Odpoveď

     Use the total for group B, not the grand total. The wording makes B the condition.

295. Kartička 295

     Otázka

     Find an input when $f(x)=k$.

     Odpoveď

     Set the function rule equal to $k$ and solve for $x$; there may be zero, one, or several inputs.

296. Kartička 296

     Otázka

     Graph of $-f(x)$?

     Odpoveď

     Reflect the graph of $f(x)$ across the x-axis.

297. Kartička 297

     Otázka

     Three consecutive integers starting with $n$?

     Odpoveď

     $n$, $n+1$, and $n+2$.

298. Kartička 298

     Otázka

     Line–parabola intersections from a substituted quadratic?

     Odpoveď

     Use its discriminant: positive means two intersections, zero one tangent intersection, and negative none.

299. Kartička 299

     Otázka

     Linear equation with no solution: coefficient pattern?

     Odpoveď

     After simplification, the variable terms cancel and leave a false statement, such as $0=5$.

300. Kartička 300

     Otázka

     Zeros of a function on its graph?

     Odpoveď

     The x-coordinates where the graph meets the x-axis, so $f(x)=0$.

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