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What is the correct formula for calculating the probability of an event?
What is the correct formula for calculating the probability of an event?
Experimental probability is based on theoretical models and reasoning.
Experimental probability is based on theoretical models and reasoning.
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Define the Pythagorean identity.
Define the Pythagorean identity.
sin²(θ) + cos²(θ) = 1
The study of relationships between angles and sides in triangles is known as ______.
The study of relationships between angles and sides in triangles is known as ______.
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Match the following mathematical concepts with their definitions:
Match the following mathematical concepts with their definitions:
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Which of the following is an example of a linear equation?
Which of the following is an example of a linear equation?
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The perimeter of a triangle is the sum of its three sides.
The perimeter of a triangle is the sum of its three sides.
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What does the term 'factoring' refer to in algebra?
What does the term 'factoring' refer to in algebra?
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What is the relationship between the derivative and the concept of a limit in calculus?
What is the relationship between the derivative and the concept of a limit in calculus?
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Which of the following statements about triangles is always true?
Which of the following statements about triangles is always true?
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What is the significance of the Fundamental Theorem of Calculus?
What is the significance of the Fundamental Theorem of Calculus?
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Which of the following types of angles is correctly defined?
Which of the following types of angles is correctly defined?
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When factoring the expression $x^2 - 9$, what would be the correct factored form?
When factoring the expression $x^2 - 9$, what would be the correct factored form?
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Which formula correctly calculates the area of a circle?
Which formula correctly calculates the area of a circle?
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In what scenario would a polynomial equation fail to have a real solution?
In what scenario would a polynomial equation fail to have a real solution?
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Which of the following is NOT a property of polygons?
Which of the following is NOT a property of polygons?
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If the radius of a sphere is doubled, how is the volume affected?
If the radius of a sphere is doubled, how is the volume affected?
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Which type of function is represented by the equation $f(x) = ax^2 + bx + c$?
Which type of function is represented by the equation $f(x) = ax^2 + bx + c$?
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Study Notes
Probability
- Definition: Measure of the likelihood that an event will occur.
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Key Concepts:
- Experiment: A procedure yielding one of several outcomes.
- Sample Space (S): The set of all possible outcomes.
- Event: A subset of the sample space.
- Probability Formula: P(A) = Number of favorable outcomes / Total outcomes.
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Types:
- Theoretical Probability: Based on reasoning and mathematical models.
- Experimental Probability: Based on actual experiments.
- Subjective Probability: Based on personal judgment or experience.
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Important Theorems:
- Addition Rule: P(A or B) = P(A) + P(B) - P(A and B).
- Multiplication Rule: P(A and B) = P(A) * P(B) if A and B are independent events.
Algebra
- Definition: Branch of mathematics dealing with symbols and the rules for manipulating those symbols.
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Key Concepts:
- Variables: Symbols that represent quantities without fixed values.
- Expressions: Combinations of variables and constants using operations.
- Equations: Mathematical statements asserting equality between two expressions.
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Operations:
- Simplifying Expressions: Reducing expressions to their simplest form.
- Factoring: Breaking down expressions into products of simpler factors.
- Solving Equations: Finding the value of variables that satisfy the equation.
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Types:
- Linear Algebra: Focus on linear equations and their representations in vector spaces.
- Quadratic Algebra: Involves equations of the form ax² + bx + c = 0.
Trigonometry
- Definition: Study of relationships between angles and sides in triangles.
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Key Functions:
- Sine (sin): Opposite side / Hypotenuse.
- Cosine (cos): Adjacent side / Hypotenuse.
- Tangent (tan): Opposite side / Adjacent side.
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Important Relationships:
- Pythagorean Identity: sin²(θ) + cos²(θ) = 1.
- SOH-CAH-TOA: Mnemonic for sine, cosine, and tangent.
- Applications: Used in physics, engineering, and computer science.
Geometry
- Definition: Branch of mathematics concerning shapes, sizes, and properties of space.
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Basic Concepts:
- Points, Lines, and Angles: Fundamental objects of geometry.
- Shapes: Geometric figures such as triangles, quadrilaterals, circles, etc.
- Perimeter and Area: Measurements related to the boundary and surface of shapes.
- Volume: Measurement of space within 3D objects.
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Theorems:
- Pythagorean Theorem: In a right triangle, a² + b² = c².
- Congruence and Similarity: Conditions under which shapes are identical or proportional.
Calculus
- Definition: Branch of mathematics involving derivatives and integrals, focusing on change and motion.
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Key Concepts:
- Limits: Value that a function approaches as the input approaches some point.
- Derivatives: Measure of how a function changes as its input changes (instantaneous rate of change).
- Integrals: Measure of the area under a curve (accumulated change).
- Fundamental Theorem of Calculus: Links the concept of differentiation and integration.
- Applications: Used in physics for motion, in economics for optimization, and in biology for population models.
Probability
- Definition: Probability is the measure of the likelihood that a specific event will happen.
- Experiment: A procedure with a defined set of possible outcomes.
- Sample Space (S): The complete collection of all possible outcomes of an experiment.
- Event: A specific subset of outcomes from the sample space.
- Probability Formula: The probability of an event (A) is calculated by dividing the count of favorable outcomes by the total number of possible outcomes.
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Types of Probability:
- Theoretical Probability: Based on logical reasoning and mathematical models.
- Experimental Probability: Calculated from actual trials or observations of an experiment.
- Subjective Probability: Based on personal beliefs or judgments, often used when objective data is scarce.
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Important Theorems:
- Addition Rule: The probability of event A or event B happening is calculated by adding the probabilities of each event and subtracting the probability of both events happening together.
- Multiplication Rule: The probability of event A and event B happening is found by multiplying the probability of event A by the probability of event B, assuming the events are independent (one doesn't affect the other).
Algebra
- Definition: Algebra is the branch of mathematics that uses symbols to represent unknown quantities and explores relationships between them.
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Key Concepts:
- Variables: Symbols representing quantities with unknown or changing values.
- Expressions: Combinations of variables, constants, and mathematical operations.
- Equations: Mathematical statements that declare the equality of two expressions.
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Operations:
- Simplifying Expressions: Reducing expressions to their simplest form by combining like terms and applying rules of operations.
- Factoring: Breaking down expressions into a product of simpler expressions, often useful for solving equations.
- Solving Equations: Finding the value(s) of the unknown variable(s) that make the equation true.
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Types:
- Linear Algebra: Focuses on linear equations, their representations in vector spaces, and the study of linear transformations.
- Quadratic Algebra: Deals with equations involving expressions where the highest power of the variable is two (ax² + bx + c = 0).
Trigonometry
- Definition: Trigonometry analyzes the relationships between the angles and sides of triangles.
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Key Functions:
- Sine (sin): Ratio of the length of the side opposite the angle to the length of the hypotenuse.
- Cosine (cos): Ratio of the length of the side adjacent to the angle to the length of the hypotenuse.
- Tangent (tan): Ratio of the length of the side opposite the angle to the length of the side adjacent to the angle.
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Important Relationships:
- Pythagorean Identity: In any right triangle, the square of the sine of an angle plus the square of the cosine of that angle equals 1.
- SOH-CAH-TOA: Mnemonic for remembering the definitions of sine, cosine, and tangent: Sine = Opposite / Hypotenuse, Cosine = Adjacent / Hypotenuse, Tangent = Opposite / Adjacent.
- Applications: Trigonometry is widely used in fields like physics (wave motion, sound), engineering (structural calculations), and computer science (graphics and image processing).
Geometry
- Definition: Geometry studies shapes, sizes, and properties of space.
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Basic Concepts:
- Points, Lines, and Angles: Fundamental geometric objects defining position, directions, and relationships between objects in space.
- Shapes: Geometric figures like triangles, quadrilaterals, circles, and their properties.
- Perimeter and Area: Measurements related to the boundary (perimeter) and the region enclosed by a two-dimensional shape (area).
- Volume: Measurement of the three-dimensional space enclosed by a shape.
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Theorems:
- Pythagorean Theorem: In a right triangle, the square of the length of the hypotenuse (the side opposite the right angle) is equal to the sum of the squares of the other two sides.
- Congruence and Similarity: Concepts that describe when shapes are identical (congruence) or have the same shape but potentially different sizes (similarity).
Calculus
- Definition: Calculus focuses on rates of change and accumulation, using concepts of derivatives and integrals.
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Key Concepts:
- Limits: The value that a function approaches as the input approaches a specific point.
- Derivatives: Measure of how a function's output changes with respect to its input (instantaneous rate of change).
- Integrals: Measure the accumulation of a function's output over a defined interval, often representing an area under a curve.
- Fundamental Theorem of Calculus: Establishes the fundamental relationship between derivatives and integrals, linking differentiation and integration as inverse operations.
- Applications: Calculus is essential in fields like physics (motion and force), economics (optimization and economic models), biology (population growth and models), and engineering (design and analysis).
Geometry
- Definition: Geometry studies shapes, sizes, and properties of space.
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Points, Lines, Surfaces: Basic building blocks of geometry.
- A point has no dimensions.
- A line has one dimension.
- A surface has two dimensions.
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Angles: Formed by two rays, measured in degrees or radians.
- Types: Acute (< 90°), Right (90°), Obtuse (> 90°).
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Triangles: Sum of interior angles always equals 180°.
- Types: Equilateral (all sides equal), Isosceles (two sides equal), Scalene (no sides equal).
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Circles: Defined by a center and radius.
- Key properties: Circumference (C = 2πr) and Area (A = πr²).
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Polygons: Closed shapes with straight sides.
- Classified by the number of sides (e.g., quadrilaterals, pentagons).
- 3D Shapes: Volume and surface area calculations for cubes, spheres, cylinders, etc.
Calculus
- Definition: Calculus deals with rates of change (differentiation) and accumulating quantities (integration).
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Limits: Fundamental concept for defining derivatives and integrals.
- It explores the behavior of functions as inputs approach a certain value.
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Derivatives: Measure the rate of change of a function.
- Denoted as f'(x) or dy/dx.
- Rules: Power rule, product rule, quotient rule, chain rule.
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Integrals: Represent the accumulation of quantities.
- Involves finding the area under a curve.
- Types: Definite (with limits) and indefinite (antiderivatives).
- Fundamental Theorem of Calculus: Connects differentiation with integration.
- Applications: Used in physics, engineering, economics for modeling growth, motion, and optimization problems.
Algebra
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Definition: Algebra studies mathematical symbols and rules for manipulating them.
- It deals with equations and relationships between variables.
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Expressions: Combinations of numbers and variables using operations.
- Can be simplified using rules of algebra.
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Equations: Mathematical statements asserting equality between two expressions.
- Solved to find the value(s) of variables.
- Types: Linear equations (ax + b = 0), quadratic equations (ax² + bx + c = 0), polynomial equations.
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Functions: Relations that uniquely associate an input with an output.
- Expressed as f(x).
- Types: Linear, quadratic, exponential, logarithmic.
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Factoring: Breaking down expressions into products of simpler factors.
- Useful for solving equations.
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Systems of Equations: Solving for multiple variables.
- Methods include substitution, elimination, and matrix operations.
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