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Praxis Core Reading: Key Ideas and Details
When evaluating a piece of persuasive writing, why is it important to consider the evidence supporting the author's claims?
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Praxis Core Reading: Key Ideas and Details
In a narrative passage, the protagonist makes a series of decisions leading to a climactic event. What is the primary role of these decisions in the narrative?
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Praxis Core Reading: Key Ideas and Details
What is the primary purpose of identifying the conflict in a narrative?
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Praxis Core Reading: Key Ideas and Details
When reading a historical text, why is it important to identify the author's perspective?
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Praxis Core Reading: Key Ideas and Details
In a piece of expository writing, what is the primary function of providing examples?
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Praxis Core Reading: Key Ideas and Details
Why is it important to analyze the tone of a text in literary analysis?
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Praxis Core Reading: Key Ideas and Details
When analyzing an argumentative text, what is the primary purpose of identifying the author's assumptions?
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Praxis Core Reading: Key Ideas and Details
Why is it important to understand the setting in a literary work?
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Praxis Core Reading: Key Ideas and Details
In literature, what is the significance of a first-person narrator's point of view?
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Praxis Core Reading: Key Ideas and Details
What is the significance of identifying the climax in a literary work?
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Praxis Core Reading: Key Ideas and Details
In a literary analysis, what is the importance of understanding a character's motivation?
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Praxis Core Reading: Key Ideas and Details
What is the primary purpose of identifying themes in a literary work?
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Praxis Core Reading: Key Ideas and Details
When reading a persuasive text, why is it important to distinguish between facts and the author's opinions?
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Praxis Core Reading: Key Ideas and Details
In a complex argumentative essay, what is the purpose of acknowledging and addressing counterarguments?
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Praxis Core Reading: Key Ideas and Details
In a scientific text, why is it important to understand the hypothesis being tested?
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Praxis Core Reading: Key Ideas and Details
In a narrative, how does the author's use of foreshadowing contribute to the development of the story?
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Praxis Core Reading: Key Ideas and Details
What is the purpose of identifying the main argument in an editorial?
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Praxis Core Reading: Key Ideas and Details
When reading a scientific article, why is it important to understand the methodology used in the research?
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Praxis Core Reading: Key Ideas and Details
In an informational text, what is the primary purpose of utilizing a comparison and contrast structure?
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Praxis Core Reading: Key Ideas and Details
In literature, what is the significance of a first-person narrator's point of view?
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Praxis Core Reading: Craft Structure and Language Skills
What does the use of dialect in a literary work typically indicate?
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Praxis Core Reading: Craft Structure and Language Skills
What is the main purpose of using a first-person point of view in a narrative?
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Praxis Core Reading: Craft Structure and Language Skills
In poetry, what is the function of enjambment?
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Praxis Core Reading: Craft Structure and Language Skills
In literature, what is the function of an allegory?
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Praxis Core Reading: Craft Structure and Language Skills
In literature, what is the primary purpose of foreshadowing?
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Praxis Core Reading: Craft Structure and Language Skills
In a novel, what is typically the purpose of a subplot?
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Praxis Core Reading: Craft Structure and Language Skills
What is the primary function of alliteration in poetry?
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Praxis Core Reading: Craft Structure and Language Skills
What does an unreliable narrator typically bring to a literary work?
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Praxis Core Reading: Craft Structure and Language Skills
In a narrative, what is the effect of a parallel plot structure?
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Praxis Core Reading: Craft Structure and Language Skills
What is the purpose of using a stream of consciousness technique in a narrative?
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Praxis Core Reading: Craft Structure and Language Skills
In a literary work, what is the primary purpose of using a paradox?
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Praxis Core Reading: Craft Structure and Language Skills
What is the literary term for a play on words, where a word is used in a way that conveys two meanings at the same time?
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Praxis Core Reading: Craft Structure and Language Skills
In literature, what is the primary role of a static character?
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Praxis Core Reading: Craft Structure and Language Skills
What does an epistolary format in a novel entail?
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Praxis Core Reading: Craft Structure and Language Skills
In poetry, what is the effect of using a free verse form?
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Praxis Core Reading: Craft Structure and Language Skills
What is the function of a metaphor in literature?
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Praxis Core Reading: Integration of Knowledge and Ideas
What is a critical step when synthesizing information from multiple texts?
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Praxis Core Reading: Integration of Knowledge and Ideas
In evaluating an argument, why is it important to identify any logical fallacies used by the author?
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Praxis Core Reading: Integration of Knowledge and Ideas
When comparing two texts on the same topic, what is the most important factor to consider?
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Praxis Core Reading: Integration of Knowledge and Ideas
In critical reading, what is the primary purpose of identifying an author's bias?
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Praxis Core Reading: Integration of Knowledge and Ideas
When evaluating the credibility of an online source, which aspect is least important?
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Praxis Core Reading: Integration of Knowledge and Ideas
When analyzing two texts addressing the same topic, what is crucial for understanding the authors' differing perspectives?
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Praxis Core Reading: Integration of Knowledge and Ideas
In analyzing an argumentative text, what is most crucial to identify?
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Praxis Core Reading: Integration of Knowledge and Ideas
Why is it important to understand the historical context of a text?
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Praxis Core Reading: Integration of Knowledge and Ideas
What is the primary reason for evaluating the logical consistency of an argument in a text?
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Praxis Core Reading: Integration of Knowledge and Ideas
In the context of reading, why is recognizing an author's use of rhetorical devices important?
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Praxis Core Reading: Integration of Knowledge and Ideas
Why is it important to recognize the narrative point of view in a literary work?
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Praxis Core Reading: Integration of Knowledge and Ideas
In critically evaluating a text, why is it important to consider the author's background and experiences?
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Praxis Core Reading: Integration of Knowledge and Ideas
In analyzing a persuasive text, what is the importance of examining the evidence provided by the author?
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Praxis Core Reading: Integration of Knowledge and Ideas
What is the significance of identifying the genre of a text in understanding its content?
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Praxis Core Reading: Integration of Knowledge and Ideas
In synthesizing information from various texts, what is the key process involved?
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Praxis Core Reading: Integration of Knowledge and Ideas
What is the primary reason for comparing the themes of two different literary works?
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Praxis Core Reading: Integration of Knowledge and Ideas
Why is understanding the historical and cultural context of a literary work important?
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Praxis Core Reading: Integration of Knowledge and Ideas
What is the significance of identifying the genre of a text in understanding its content?
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Praxis Core Reading: Integration of Knowledge and Ideas
What is the significance of identifying the target audience of a text?
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Praxis Core Reading: Integration of Knowledge and Ideas
What is the purpose of analyzing the tone and mood of a text?
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Praxis Core Writing: Language and Research Skills for Writing
What is the purpose of a transitional phrase in writing?
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Praxis Core Writing: Language and Research Skills for Writing
What is the primary function of an argumentative essay?
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Praxis Core Writing: Language and Research Skills for Writing
Which of the following is an example of passive voice?
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Praxis Core Writing: Language and Research Skills for Writing
Which of the following sentences correctly uses a semicolon?
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Praxis Core Writing: Language and Research Skills for Writing
Which of the following best defines a run-on sentence?
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Praxis Core Writing: Language and Research Skills for Writing
In academic writing, what is the primary purpose of a counterargument?
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Praxis Core Writing: Language and Research Skills for Writing
Which of the following sentences correctly demonstrates the use of a coordinating conjunction?
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Praxis Core Writing: Language and Research Skills for Writing
Identify the sentence that correctly uses parallel structure.
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Praxis Core Writing: Language and Research Skills for Writing
Which of the following is an example of a compound sentence?
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Praxis Core Writing: Language and Research Skills for Writing
Which of the following sentences is an example of a complex sentence?
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Praxis Core Writing: Language and Research Skills for Writing
In the context of research and writing, what does the term 'plagiarism' refer to?
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Praxis Core Writing: Language and Research Skills for Writing
Which of the following best exemplifies a logical fallacy in an argument?
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Praxis Core Writing: Language and Research Skills for Writing
What is the primary goal of using rhetorical questions in writing?
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Praxis Core Writing: Language and Research Skills for Writing
Which of the following is an example of a compound sentence?
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Praxis Core Writing: Language and Research Skills for Writing
What is the primary function of an argumentative essay?
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Praxis Core Writing: Language and Research Skills for Writing
Which of the following best defines a run-on sentence?
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Praxis Core Writing: Text Types Purposes and Production
Which of the following best defines the purpose of a persuasive essay?
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Praxis Core Writing: Text Types Purposes and Production
In academic writing, which component is essential for a strong argumentative essay?
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Praxis Core Writing: Text Types Purposes and Production
What is the purpose of a topic sentence in a body paragraph of an essay?
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Praxis Core Writing: Text Types Purposes and Production
Which element is essential in a descriptive essay?
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Praxis Core Writing: Text Types Purposes and Production
Which strategy is most effective in the introduction of an expository essay?
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Praxis Core Writing: Text Types Purposes and Production
In narrative writing, what role does pacing play?
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Praxis Core Writing: Text Types Purposes and Production
What distinguishes expository writing from other forms of writing?
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Praxis Core Writing: Text Types Purposes and Production
What differentiates a closed thesis statement from an open thesis statement in an essay?
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Praxis Core Writing: Text Types Purposes and Production
What is the primary purpose of using transitions in an essay?
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Praxis Core Writing: Text Types Purposes and Production
In a compare and contrast essay, what is the primary goal of the body paragraphs?
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Praxis Core Writing: Text Types Purposes and Production
What is the primary purpose of a conclusion in an academic essay?
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Praxis Core Writing: Text Types Purposes and Production
What is a defining characteristic of narrative writing?
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Praxis Core Writing: Text Types Purposes and Production
In academic writing, what is the primary function of a thesis statement in an essay?
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Praxis Core Writing: Text Types Purposes and Production
What is the primary goal of the conclusion paragraph in a compare and contrast essay?
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Praxis Core Writing: Text Types Purposes and Production
What is an essential characteristic of an effective concluding paragraph in an essay?
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Praxis Core Writing: Text Types Purposes and Production
Which element is crucial in developing a well-organized argumentative essay?
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Praxis Core Writing: Text Types Purposes and Production
In descriptive writing, what is the primary purpose of using sensory details?
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Praxis Core Writing: Text Types Purposes and Production
What is an essential component of a well-structured analytical essay?
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Praxis Core Writing: Text Types Purposes and Production
In expository writing, how are facts and statistics used?
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Praxis Core Writing: Text Types Purposes and Production
In the context of essay writing, what does the term 'coherence' refer to?
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Praxis Core Writing: Text Types Purposes and Production
What is the purpose of using an anecdote in the introduction of a personal essay?
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Praxis Core Writing: Text Types Purposes and Production
Which element is crucial for effective argumentative writing?
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Praxis Core Writing: Text Types Purposes and Production
What distinguishes a thesis statement in an argumentative essay from that in an expository essay?
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Praxis Core Writing: Text Types Purposes and Production
What is the primary function of a "hook" in the introductory paragraph of an academic essay?
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Praxis Core Math: Numbers and Quantity
If \( x \) and \( y \) are two distinct prime numbers, which of the following represents the total number of factors for the product \( xy \)?
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Praxis Core Math: Numbers and Quantity
What is the least common multiple (LCM) of \( 12 \) and \( 18 \)?
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Praxis Core Math: Numbers and Quantity
What is the sum of the infinite geometric series \( 8, 4, 2, 1, \ldots \)?
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Praxis Core Math: Numbers and Quantity
What is the value of \( x \) in the equation \( 2^{3x - 1} = 8^x \)?
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Praxis Core Math: Numbers and Quantity
If \( \frac{5}{3x} = \frac{15}{9x - 6} \), what is the value of \( x \)?
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Praxis Core Math: Numbers and Quantity
Given that \( a \) is a positive integer, which of the following represents the sum of the first \( n \) terms of the sequence \( 2a, 4a, 6a, \ldots, 2na \)?
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Praxis Core Math: Numbers and Quantity
If \( \frac{x}{4} = \frac{y}{3} \) and \( y = 12 \), what is the value of \( x \)?
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Praxis Core Math: Numbers and Quantity
What is the \( n^{th} \) term of the sequence defined by \( a_n = 3^n - 2^n \)?
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Praxis Core Math: Numbers and Quantity
What is the value of \( x \) in the equation \( 4^{2x+1} = 64 \)?
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Praxis Core Math: Numbers and Quantity
If the ratio of \( x \) to \( y \) is \( 3:4 \) and \( y = 20 \), what is the value of \( x \)?
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Praxis Core Math: Numbers and Quantity
What is the decimal equivalent of the fraction \( \frac{7}{8} \)?
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Praxis Core Math: Numbers and Quantity
The expression \( \frac{8^x}{4^{x+1}} \) simplifies to which of the following?
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Praxis Core Math: Numbers and Quantity
If the ratio \( \frac{x}{y} \) is equivalent to \( \frac{2}{3} \) and \( x + y = 30 \), what is the value of \( x \)?
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Praxis Core Math: Numbers and Quantity
What is the solution set for the inequality \( 3x - 4 > 2x + 5 \)?
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Praxis Core Math: Numbers and Quantity
If \( \log_5(x) = 3 \), what is the value of \( x \)?
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Praxis Core Math: Numbers and Quantity
What is the result of simplifying the expression \( \sqrt{50} - \sqrt{18} \)?
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Praxis Core Math: Numbers and Quantity
If \( a, b \), and \( c \) are consecutive even integers and \( a < b < c \), what is \( c \) in terms of \( a \)?
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Praxis Core Math: Numbers and Quantity
What is the cube root of \( -27 \)?
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Praxis Core Math: Numbers and Quantity
Find the sum of the arithmetic series \( 3 + 7 + 11 + \ldots + 47 \).
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Praxis Core Math: Numbers and Quantity
If the prime factors of \( n \) are 2, 3, and 5, which of the following must be a factor of \( n \)?
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Praxis Core Math: Algebra and Geometry
The line \( y = mx + b \) passes through the points (1, 2) and (3, 8). What is the value of \( m \)?
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Praxis Core Math: Algebra and Geometry
What is the slope of the line perpendicular to the line with the equation \( 3x - 4y = 12 \)?
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Praxis Core Math: Algebra and Geometry
What is the volume of a cylinder with radius 3 and height 4?
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Praxis Core Math: Algebra and Geometry
The sum of the interior angles of a polygon is 1080 degrees. How many sides does the polygon have?
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Praxis Core Math: Algebra and Geometry
If \( \tan \theta = \sqrt{3} \) and \( 0 \leq \theta \leq \frac{\pi}{2} \), what is \( \sin \theta \)?
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Praxis Core Math: Algebra and Geometry
If \( f(x) = x^2 - 5x + 6 \), what are the x-intercepts of the graph of \( f \)?
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Praxis Core Math: Algebra and Geometry
Find the vertex of the parabola given by \( y = 2x^2 - 4x + 3 \).
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Praxis Core Math: Algebra and Geometry
In the equation \( ax^2 + bx + c = 0 \), if \( a + b + c = 0 \), what is one of the roots?
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Praxis Core Math: Algebra and Geometry
What is the length of the hypotenuse of a right triangle with legs of lengths 7 and 24?
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Praxis Core Math: Algebra and Geometry
Solve for \( x \) in the equation \( \log_2(x-1) + \log_2(x+1) = 3 \).
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Praxis Core Math: Algebra and Geometry
Solve for \( x \): \( 2x^2 - 5x - 3 = 0 \)
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Praxis Core Math: Algebra and Geometry
What are the solutions to the inequality \( 3x - 7 < 2(x + 4) \)?
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Praxis Core Math: Algebra and Geometry
Which equation represents a line parallel to the line given by \( y = -2x + 3 \)?
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Praxis Core Math: Algebra and Geometry
What is the area of a right triangle with legs of length 6 and 8?
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Praxis Core Math: Algebra and Geometry
Given the quadratic equation \( x^2 - 4x + 4 = 0 \), what are the roots?
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Praxis Core Math: Algebra and Geometry
If the sides of a square are lengthened by 40%, by what percent does the area increase?
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Praxis Core Math: Algebra and Geometry
If \( \sin \theta = \frac{1}{2} \) and \( 0 \leq \theta \leq \frac{\pi}{2} \), what is \( \cos \theta \)?
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Praxis Core Math: Algebra and Geometry
What is the equation of the circle with a center at \( (3,-4) \) and a radius of 5?
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Praxis Core Math: Data Interpretation and Representation Statistics and Probability
In a survey, 70\% of respondents prefer tea over coffee. If 3 respondents are randomly selected, what is the probability that exactly 2 of them prefer tea over coffee?
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Praxis Core Math: Data Interpretation and Representation Statistics and Probability
A set of data is normally distributed with a mean of 50 and a standard deviation of 5. What percentage of the data falls between 45 and 55?
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Praxis Core Math: Data Interpretation and Representation Statistics and Probability
The median of the data set 3, 7, 9, 14, x, 17, 22, 25, 28 is 15. What is the value of x?
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Praxis Core Math: Data Interpretation and Representation Statistics and Probability
In a class of 30 students, 18 play football, 15 play basketball, and 10 play both. How many students do not play either of the two sports?
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Praxis Core Math: Data Interpretation and Representation Statistics and Probability
A histogram shows the frequency distribution of the weights of 60 cats. If the mean weight is 10 pounds and the median weight is 9 pounds, which of the following is true about the distribution?
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Praxis Core Math: Data Interpretation and Representation Statistics and Probability
What is the range of the data set 8, 3, 7, 14, 10, 6, 2, 9?
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Praxis Core Math: Data Interpretation and Representation Statistics and Probability
A box contains 5 red balls, 3 green balls, and 2 blue balls. What is the probability of randomly drawing two balls of different colors?
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Praxis Core Math: Data Interpretation and Representation Statistics and Probability
A set of data is normally distributed with a mean of 50 and a standard deviation of 5. What percentage of the data falls between 45 and 55?
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Praxis Core Math: Data Interpretation and Representation Statistics and Probability
In a classroom, the probability that a student owns a laptop is 0.6 and the probability that a student owns a smartphone is 0.8. Assuming independence, what is the probability that a student owns both a laptop and a smartphone?
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Praxis Core Math: Data Interpretation and Representation Statistics and Probability
If a data set has a standard deviation of zero, what can be concluded about the data?
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Praxis Core Math: Data Interpretation and Representation Statistics and Probability
A fair six-sided die is rolled twice. What is the probability that the sum of the two rolls is 9?
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Praxis Core Math: Data Interpretation and Representation Statistics and Probability
The median of a set of seven distinct numbers is 24. If the range of the numbers is 20, what is the maximum possible value in the set?
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Praxis Core Math: Data Interpretation and Representation Statistics and Probability
A set of five numbers has an average of 10. If the largest number is removed, the average of the remaining numbers is 8. What is the value of the number that was removed?
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Praxis Core Math: Data Interpretation and Representation Statistics and Probability
A dataset has a mean of 50 and a standard deviation of 5. If all data points increase by 10, what will be the new standard deviation?
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Praxis Core Math: Data Interpretation and Representation Statistics and Probability
What is the range of the data set: 3, 7, 7, 10, 12, 15, 17?
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Praxis Core Math: Data Interpretation and Representation Statistics and Probability
In a box of colored balls, there are 5 red, 3 blue, and 2 green balls. If two balls are drawn randomly without replacement, what is the probability that both balls are red?
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Praxis Core Math: Data Interpretation and Representation Statistics and Probability
The median of five numbers is 14. If one of the numbers, which is greater than 14, is removed, what will be the effect on the median?
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Praxis Core Math: Data Interpretation and Representation Statistics and Probability
If the probability of an event A is 0.2 and the probability of an event B is 0.4, what is the probability of either A or B occurring, assuming the two events are independent?
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