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Which of the following defines natural numbers?
Which of the following defines natural numbers?
What is the main difference between rational and irrational numbers?
What is the main difference between rational and irrational numbers?
Which of the following symbols represents integers?
Which of the following symbols represents integers?
Which of these is an example of an irrational number?
Which of these is an example of an irrational number?
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Whole numbers are defined as:
Whole numbers are defined as:
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What is true about imaginary numbers?
What is true about imaginary numbers?
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Which subset includes both positive and negative whole numbers, as well as zero?
Which subset includes both positive and negative whole numbers, as well as zero?
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Which of the following statements about real numbers is correct?
Which of the following statements about real numbers is correct?
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What is the result of multiplying the binomial (A + B) by the trinomial (C + D + E)?
What is the result of multiplying the binomial (A + B) by the trinomial (C + D + E)?
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When factorising a quadratic trinomial of the form ax^2 + bx + c, which step is critical to finding the correct factors?
When factorising a quadratic trinomial of the form ax^2 + bx + c, which step is critical to finding the correct factors?
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Which of the following represents the difference of two squares?
Which of the following represents the difference of two squares?
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What is the general process for simplifying algebraic fractions?
What is the general process for simplifying algebraic fractions?
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Which of the following is NOT an exponent law?
Which of the following is NOT an exponent law?
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In factorising by grouping, what is the first step?
In factorising by grouping, what is the first step?
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Which expression represents the sum of two cubes?
Which expression represents the sum of two cubes?
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What is the first step in the general procedure for factorising a trinomial?
What is the first step in the general procedure for factorising a trinomial?
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Which operation allows you to divide fractions correctly?
Which operation allows you to divide fractions correctly?
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What is the expanded form of the expression (ax + b)(cx + d)?
What is the expanded form of the expression (ax + b)(cx + d)?
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Which of the following is true about irrational numbers?
Which of the following is true about irrational numbers?
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How do you convert a terminating decimal like 0.75 into a rational number?
How do you convert a terminating decimal like 0.75 into a rational number?
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What is the first step in rounding a decimal number to the nearest hundredth?
What is the first step in rounding a decimal number to the nearest hundredth?
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Which of the following is NOT an example of a rational number?
Which of the following is NOT an example of a rational number?
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Which statement regarding surds is correct?
Which statement regarding surds is correct?
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What is the result of multiplying two binomials $(ax + b)(cx + d)$?
What is the result of multiplying two binomials $(ax + b)(cx + d)$?
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What characterizes a surd?
What characterizes a surd?
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When rounding the number 2.367 to one decimal place, what is the result?
When rounding the number 2.367 to one decimal place, what is the result?
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How would you estimate the value of $
oot{3}{28}$?
How would you estimate the value of $ oot{3}{28}$?
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What is the result of rac{a^m}{a^n} when simplified?
What is the result of rac{a^m}{a^n} when simplified?
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Which expression illustrates the power of a power law?
Which expression illustrates the power of a power law?
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Which condition must be met to equate the exponents in exponential equations where a^x = a^y?
Which condition must be met to equate the exponents in exponential equations where a^x = a^y?
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When simplifying the expression (ab)^{m/n}, which of the following is true?
When simplifying the expression (ab)^{m/n}, which of the following is true?
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What is the effect of a negative exponent on a base?
What is the effect of a negative exponent on a base?
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To solve the equation a^x = a^5 by equating the exponents, what conclusion can be drawn?
To solve the equation a^x = a^5 by equating the exponents, what conclusion can be drawn?
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How can complex fractions be simplified with exponents?
How can complex fractions be simplified with exponents?
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What is the value of a^0 when a != 0?
What is the value of a^0 when a != 0?
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Which method is used to solve exponential equations when bases differ?
Which method is used to solve exponential equations when bases differ?
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Which of the following is part of the method for simplifying rational exponents?
Which of the following is part of the method for simplifying rational exponents?
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What does the solution of a system of simultaneous equations represent?
What does the solution of a system of simultaneous equations represent?
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Which of the following correctly describes the first step in solving a word problem?
Which of the following correctly describes the first step in solving a word problem?
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In solving literal equations, what is the first principle to remember?
In solving literal equations, what is the first principle to remember?
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What happens to the inequality sign when both sides are divided by a negative number?
What happens to the inequality sign when both sides are divided by a negative number?
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What is the general formula for a linear sequence commonly represented as?
What is the general formula for a linear sequence commonly represented as?
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How is the common difference 'd' in a sequence calculated?
How is the common difference 'd' in a sequence calculated?
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Which of the following is an example of a linear inequality?
Which of the following is an example of a linear inequality?
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Which variable represents the constant in the general formula for a linear sequence?
Which variable represents the constant in the general formula for a linear sequence?
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What does isolating the unknown variable in a literal equation involve?
What does isolating the unknown variable in a literal equation involve?
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Which term is used to describe individual items in a sequence?
Which term is used to describe individual items in a sequence?
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What is the maximum number of solutions for a quadratic equation?
What is the maximum number of solutions for a quadratic equation?
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Which step is NOT part of solving a linear equation?
Which step is NOT part of solving a linear equation?
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What is the first step in solving a quadratic equation?
What is the first step in solving a quadratic equation?
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When solving simultaneous equations by elimination, what is done to the coefficients?
When solving simultaneous equations by elimination, what is done to the coefficients?
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Which method would you most likely use to solve the equation $y = 3x + 5$ and $y = -2x + 1$?
Which method would you most likely use to solve the equation $y = 3x + 5$ and $y = -2x + 1$?
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Which reasoning supports the requirement of performing the same operation on both sides of an equation?
Which reasoning supports the requirement of performing the same operation on both sides of an equation?
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What can be concluded about the roots of a quadratic equation with a discriminant of zero?
What can be concluded about the roots of a quadratic equation with a discriminant of zero?
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In terms of the number of variables, what is required to solve simultaneous equations?
In terms of the number of variables, what is required to solve simultaneous equations?
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What does the factorization of a quadratic equation allow you to do?
What does the factorization of a quadratic equation allow you to do?
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What should you always do after finding the solution to an equation?
What should you always do after finding the solution to an equation?
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What is the effect of increasing the value of 'a' when 'a' is greater than 0 on the graph of the function?
What is the effect of increasing the value of 'a' when 'a' is greater than 0 on the graph of the function?
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For which value of 'a' does the graph of the function have a maximum turning point?
For which value of 'a' does the graph of the function have a maximum turning point?
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What is the axis of symmetry for the parabolic function in standard form?
What is the axis of symmetry for the parabolic function in standard form?
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What is the key characteristic of hyperbolic functions regarding intercepts?
What is the key characteristic of hyperbolic functions regarding intercepts?
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If 'q' is less than 0 for a parabolic function, what can be concluded about its range?
If 'q' is less than 0 for a parabolic function, what can be concluded about its range?
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What does the value of 'q' determine in the function of a hyperbola?
What does the value of 'q' determine in the function of a hyperbola?
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What distinguishes the graphs of hyperbolic functions when 'a' is positive from when 'a' is negative?
What distinguishes the graphs of hyperbolic functions when 'a' is positive from when 'a' is negative?
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How do you find the x-intercept of a function of the form y = ax^2 + q?
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What happens to the graph of a parabolic function as 'a' approaches 0 for '0 < a < 1'?
What happens to the graph of a parabolic function as 'a' approaches 0 for '0 < a < 1'?
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What defines the range of the function y = a/x + q?
What defines the range of the function y = a/x + q?
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What determines whether the graph of an exponential function curves upwards or downwards?
What determines whether the graph of an exponential function curves upwards or downwards?
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What is the y-intercept of the exponential function of the form y = ab^x + q when x = 0?
What is the y-intercept of the exponential function of the form y = ab^x + q when x = 0?
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What is the characteristic of the range for an exponential function with a < 0?
What is the characteristic of the range for an exponential function with a < 0?
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For the sine function y = a sin θ + q, what effect does a < 0 have on the graph?
For the sine function y = a sin θ + q, what effect does a < 0 have on the graph?
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Which of the following is true about the x-intercepts of the sine function y = sin θ?
Which of the following is true about the x-intercepts of the sine function y = sin θ?
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What is the effect of q > 0 on the graph of the cosine function y = a cos θ + q?
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What is the maximum turning point of the sine function y = sin θ?
What is the maximum turning point of the sine function y = sin θ?
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Which characteristic is correct for a function that shows exponential growth?
Which characteristic is correct for a function that shows exponential growth?
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What is the period of the sine and cosine functions defined in degrees?
What is the period of the sine and cosine functions defined in degrees?
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What is the range of values for a probability?
What is the range of values for a probability?
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Which of the following describes relative frequency?
Which of the following describes relative frequency?
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What does the symbol $ P(E) $ represent in probability?
What does the symbol $ P(E) $ represent in probability?
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How is the union of two sets denoted?
How is the union of two sets denoted?
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What does a probability of 0 indicate about an event?
What does a probability of 0 indicate about an event?
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What does it mean if two sets have complete containment?
What does it mean if two sets have complete containment?
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According to the Venn diagram definition, what represents elements that belong to a set?
According to the Venn diagram definition, what represents elements that belong to a set?
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Which statement about theoretical probability is true?
Which statement about theoretical probability is true?
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What is the formula for calculating theoretical probability $ P(E) $?
What is the formula for calculating theoretical probability $ P(E) $?
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What is the result of union operation $ A ∪ B $ when sets A and B have no elements in common?
What is the result of union operation $ A ∪ B $ when sets A and B have no elements in common?
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What does the variable $q$ do in the equation for trigonometric functions?
What does the variable $q$ do in the equation for trigonometric functions?
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In calculating the x-intercept of a function, which value do you set to zero?
In calculating the x-intercept of a function, which value do you set to zero?
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What is the formula for calculating simple interest?
What is the formula for calculating simple interest?
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Which of the following statements is true about compound interest?
Which of the following statements is true about compound interest?
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How does inflation relate to the compound interest formula?
How does inflation relate to the compound interest formula?
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What is the main advantage of compound interest for investments?
What is the main advantage of compound interest for investments?
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What is the key difference between simple interest and compound interest?
What is the key difference between simple interest and compound interest?
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In a hire purchase agreement, how is interest calculated?
In a hire purchase agreement, how is interest calculated?
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What does the term 'currency strength' refer to?
What does the term 'currency strength' refer to?
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How is population growth calculated?
How is population growth calculated?
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What is the range of the function defined by the equation $y = a \cos \theta + q$ for $a > 0$?
What is the range of the function defined by the equation $y = a \cos \theta + q$ for $a > 0$?
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What is the period of the sine and cosine functions?
What is the period of the sine and cosine functions?
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Which values of theta are excluded from the domain of the tangent function defined as $y = \tan \theta$?
Which values of theta are excluded from the domain of the tangent function defined as $y = \tan \theta$?
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In the equation of a parabola $y = ax^2 + q$, what does the parameter $q$ represent?
In the equation of a parabola $y = ax^2 + q$, what does the parameter $q$ represent?
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How does the value of 'a' affect the graph of the tangent function $y = a \tan \theta + q$?
How does the value of 'a' affect the graph of the tangent function $y = a \tan \theta + q$?
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What is the x-intercept for the tangent function $y = \tan \theta$ within the specified domain?
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Which characteristic is true about the equation of a hyperbola in the form $y = \frac{a}{x} + q$?
Which characteristic is true about the equation of a hyperbola in the form $y = \frac{a}{x} + q$?
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What is the effect of a positive value of 'q' on the graph of the function $y = a \tan \theta + q$?
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When determining the equation of a parabola, what is the first step to take?
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What happens to the cosine graph when it is shifted to the right by 90°?
What happens to the cosine graph when it is shifted to the right by 90°?
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What is the correct interpretation of the formula $P(A ext{ union } B) = P(A) + P(B) - P(A ext{ intersection } B)$?
What is the correct interpretation of the formula $P(A ext{ union } B) = P(A) + P(B) - P(A ext{ intersection } B)$?
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Which statement is true regarding mutually exclusive events?
Which statement is true regarding mutually exclusive events?
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What is the complement of an event $A$ denoted as $A'$?
What is the complement of an event $A$ denoted as $A'$?
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Which of the following accurately describes the relationship between complementary events?
Which of the following accurately describes the relationship between complementary events?
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For the probabilities of complementary events $P(A)$ and $P(A')$, which statement is accurate?
For the probabilities of complementary events $P(A)$ and $P(A')$, which statement is accurate?
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What does it mean when two events are described as mutually exclusive?
What does it mean when two events are described as mutually exclusive?
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If $P(A) = 0.3$ and $P(B) = 0.5$ for two mutually exclusive events $A$ and $B$, what is $P(A ext{ union } B)$?
If $P(A) = 0.3$ and $P(B) = 0.5$ for two mutually exclusive events $A$ and $B$, what is $P(A ext{ union } B)$?
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When visualizing probabilities with Venn diagrams, what is the purpose of subtracting $P(A ext{ intersection } B)$ from $P(A) + P(B)$?
When visualizing probabilities with Venn diagrams, what is the purpose of subtracting $P(A ext{ intersection } B)$ from $P(A) + P(B)$?
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In the context of complementary events, what is expressed by the relationship $A ext{ union } A' = S$?
In the context of complementary events, what is expressed by the relationship $A ext{ union } A' = S$?
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What is represented in a Venn diagram for two mutually exclusive events?
What is represented in a Venn diagram for two mutually exclusive events?
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What characteristic of a linear function is affected by the value of $m$ in the equation $y = mx + c$?
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Which of the following describes the effect of a negative value of $c$ in the equation $y = mx + c$?
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What is the general form of a quadratic function?
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How does the value of $a$ in the quadratic function $y = ax^2 + q$ affect its graph?
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What is the domain of the function $f(x) = mx + c$?
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Which method can be used to sketch a graph of the form $y = mx + c$?
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What happens to the graph of a linear function if $m = 0$?
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Which point on the graph of a linear function is found by setting $x = 0$?
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What characteristic is determined by both the sign and value of $q$ in the quadratic function $y = ax^2 + q$?
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In the equation $y = mx + c$, what does $c$ represent?
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What operation is used to multiply a binomial by a trinomial?
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Which of the following describes a coefficient?
Which of the following describes a coefficient?
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Which expression is an example of the difference of two squares?
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What is the first step in simplifying a fraction?
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In rewriting the operation $ rac{a}{b} imes rac{c}{d}$ in a different form, what is true?
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What is the method used for factorising by grouping?
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Which of the following represents the sum of two cubes?
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Which step is essential when factorising a quadratic trinomial?
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What is an exponent law that describes the product of exponents?
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Which of the following correctly describes the set of natural numbers?
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Which of the following decimal representations is classified as irrational?
Which of the following decimal representations is classified as irrational?
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Which number belongs to the set of rational numbers?
Which number belongs to the set of rational numbers?
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What is the result of rounding the number 5.678 to the nearest tenth?
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Which of the following correctly illustrates the relationship between whole numbers and integers?
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What is a characteristic of irrational numbers?
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When converting the recurring decimal 0.666... into a rational number, what fraction do you get?
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What is one method to estimate the value of the surd \sqrt{30}?
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What symbol represents the set of all real numbers?
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Which of these is included in the set of integers?
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Which statement about irrational numbers is accurate?
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Which of the following statements about imaginary numbers is accurate?
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In the expression (2x + 1)(3x + 4), what is the coefficient of x after expanding?
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What is the appropriate decimal representation for the rational number 3/8?
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Which of these numbers represents an irrational number?
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Which of the following best describes a surd?
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What is the first step when multiplying a monomial by a binomial?
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What is the rounded value of the irrational number π when rounded to two decimal places?
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What is the maximum number of solutions for a linear equation?
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Which of the following is a step in solving quadratic equations using factorisation?
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What must be true about the operations performed on both sides of an equation?
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Which method can be used to solve simultaneous equations involving two variables?
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When solving a quadratic equation using factorisation, what form should it be in first?
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Which scenario can lead to a quadratic equation having one solution?
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What is often the first step in solving linear equations?
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What happens when writing a quadratic equation in the standard form?
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In which method do you eliminate a variable by adjusting coefficients before adding or subtracting equations?
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Which of the following conditions applies to quadratic equations compared to linear equations?
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What is the result of raising a product to a power, according to the laws of exponents?
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What does the solution to a system of simultaneous equations represent?
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Which expression correctly exemplifies the law of multiplying exponents with the same base?
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Which step comes first when solving a word problem?
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What is the primary goal when rewriting a literal equation in terms of one variable?
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What can be concluded when both sides of an equation can be expressed with the same base?
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What occurs when both sides of a linear inequality are multiplied by a negative number?
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If $a^{-n}$ appears in an expression, what is its equivalent form?
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In the context of number sequences, what does the variable 'd' represent in the general formula?
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What does the expression $(a^{m/n})^2$ simplify to using the power of a power rule?
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How should you proceed when simplifying an expression containing rational exponents?
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What is the formula for the common difference 'd' in a sequence?
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When simplifying the expression $a^0$, what is the resulting value if $a$ is not zero?
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When solving a literal equation, what should you consider about the unknown variable?
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What method is appropriate when bases differ in exponential equations?
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Which of the following is an essential aspect to remember when dealing with sequences?
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In solving word problems, what does assigning a variable help achieve?
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To simplify a complex fraction involving exponents, which of the following steps is essential?
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What principle must be kept in mind for the equation $a^x = a^y$ to hold true?
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What does the coefficient 'm' in the equation of a straight line affect?
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Which statement best describes the effect of shifting the graph of a function vertically using 'q'?
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What is the domain of the function defined by the equation $y = mx + c$?
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In the equation of a parabola $y = ax^2 + q$, what does the sign of 'a' indicate?
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How is the y-intercept of the graph expressed for the function $y = mx + c$?
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What is the result of increasing the value of 'm' in a linear function?
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Which of the following characteristics does not describe a linear function?
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What is the significance of the sign of $a$ in the function form $y = ab^x + q$?
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For an exponential function of the form $y = ab^x + q$, what is the range when $a < 0$?
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What happens to the graph of a parabola when the value of $a$ is greater than 1?
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Which of the following describes the range of a parabola when $a < 0$?
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What are the x-intercepts of the sine function defined as $y = ext{sin} heta$?
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What is the effect of $q$ on the graph of a sine function of the form $y = a ext{sin} heta + q$?
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What is the y-intercept of the function $y = rac{a}{x} + q$?
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How does the value of $q$ affect the graph of a hyperbola?
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When sketching the graph of $y = rac{a}{x} + q$, which characteristic is NOT needed?
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What is the turning point of a parabola represented by $f(x) = ax^2 + q$ when $a > 0$?
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What is the maximum turning point of the sine function defined as $y = a ext{sin} heta + q$ when $a > 0$?
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Which statement accurately describes the behavior of the function $y = ab^x + q$ when $b < 1$?
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In the context of the parabola, what does the axis of symmetry refer to?
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What effect does a negative value of $a$ have on the shape of the parabolic graph?
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What defines the vertical asymptote of a function in the form $y = rac{a}{x} + q$?
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What role does the variable $q$ play in trigonometric functions?
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Which of the following formulas is used to calculate accumulated amount with simple interest?
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For the cosine function $y = a ext{cos} heta + q$, which range is correct when $a < 0$?
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Which statement is true about the x-intercepts of a function of the form $y = rac{a}{x} + q$?
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How is compound interest most beneficial in financial terms?
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In the graph of the parabola $y = ax^2 + q$, if $a$ approaches zero from the negative side, how does the graph behave?
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What is the domain of the hyperbolic function $y = rac{a}{x} + q$?
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When calculating the x-intercept of a function, which equation is set to zero?
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In the context of hire purchase agreements, what is charged interest on?
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Which variable represents the principal amount in the simple interest formula?
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In the context of the domain of a function, what does it represent?
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Which of the following statements accurately describes probabilities?
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If a sample space contains all possible outcomes of an experiment, what is the probability of observing an outcome from this sample space?
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In the context of exchanging currencies, what is the correct equation for converting an amount from one currency to another?
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What happens to the relative frequency of an event as the number of trials increases?
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What must be subtracted from the sum of the probabilities of two events to calculate their union correctly?
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What characterizes two events as mutually exclusive?
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If events A and B are mutually exclusive, which of the following must be true?
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Which statement correctly represents the relationship between complementary events?
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What is the range of the function defined as $y = a \cos \theta + q$ for $a > 0$?
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Which of the following describes the period of the tangent function $y = a \tan \theta + q$?
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To determine the equation of a parabola, what does the variable $q$ signify?
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What is the effect of a positive value for $q$ in the function $y = a \tan \theta + q$?
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When interpreting the graph of $y = a \sin \theta + q$, which step is NOT necessary?
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For the equation of the hyperbola $y = \frac{a}{x} + q$, what does $a$ affect?
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What identifies the x-intercepts of the tangent function $y = \tan \theta$?
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How does a negative value for $a$ in the function $y = ax^2 + q$ affect the parabola?
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What determines the direction of a parabola defined by $y = ax^2 + q$?
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Which set of numbers includes only positive integers?
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Which of the following classes of numbers includes both whole numbers and negative integers?
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Which statement accurately characterizes rational numbers?
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Which symbol designates the set of rational numbers?
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What type of numbers are represented by examples such as $ rac{1}{2}$ and $0.75$?
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What process should be followed to convert a recurring decimal into a rational number?
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When converting the decimal 0.875 into a rational number, what is the result?
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What is the result of applying the law of exponents for division when simplifying $ rac{a^5}{a^2}$?
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What is the result of raising a quotient to a power, $( rac{b}{c})^3$?
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What principle allows the conclusion that if $a^x = a^y$, then $x = y$?
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To simplify $a^{1/2} imes a^{2/3}$, what is the correct application of exponent laws?
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What is the result of multiplying the binomial (x + 2) by the trinomial (3 + 4x + x^2)?
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What happens to the graph of $y = ax^2 + q$ when 'q' is greater than zero?
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Which of the following is true about the domain and range of the function $f(x) = mx + c$?
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In the context of linear equations, what is meant by the term 'gradient'?
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What type of graph is formed when 'a' is less than zero in the function $y = ax^2 + q$?
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Which statement accurately describes the characteristics of the graph of the function 'y = ax^2 + q'?
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If 'q' is negative in the hyperbolic function 'y = \frac{a}{x} + q', what does this imply about the vertical shift?
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What is the correct expression for the horizontal asymptote of the function 'y = \frac{a}{x} + q'?
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For a hyperbola defined by 'y = \frac{a}{x} + q', what happens to the function when 'x' approaches 0?
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If the value of 'a' is negative, which of the following describes the shape and direction of the parabolic graph?
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How would the graph of the function change if 'a' is set to a value between -1 and 0?
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Which characteristic is true for the x-intercepts of the function 'y = \frac{a}{x} + q'?
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In a parabolic function where 'a' is positive, what type of turning point is found at (0; q)?
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What describes the x-intercepts of the tangent function in the interval $0° \leq \theta \leq 360°$?
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Which of the following statements regarding the cosine and sine functions is correct?
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How can the y-intercept of a tangent function be expressed in the form $y = a \tan \theta + q$?
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When analyzing a parabola represented by $y = ax^2 + q$, how is the sign of 'a' determined?
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In which quadrant does a hyperbola represented by $y = \frac{a}{x} + q$ have curves when 'a' is positive?
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Which component does not represent how compound interest differs from simple interest?
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In the hire purchase agreement, what does the principal amount refer to?
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When determining the domain of a function, what is primarily considered?
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In the context of population growth, what does $P$ represent in the formula $A = P(1 + i)^n$?
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Which best describes the relationship between currency strength and investment?
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In calculating the accumulated amount for simple interest, which variable represents the time period?
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What characterizes the y-intercept of the function in the form $y = \frac{a}{x} + q$?
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For what condition does the graph of the function $y = ab^x + q$ represent exponential growth?
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What is the vertical shift associated with the parameter $q$ in the function $y = a \sin \theta + q$?
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Which effect does a negative sign in the parameter $a$ have on the function $y = a \cos \theta + q$?
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What condition describes the range of the function $y = ab^x + q$ when $a < 0$?
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How can the horizontal asymptote of the exponential function $y = ab^x + q$ be defined?
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In the sine function $y = a \sin \theta + q$, what does $|a| > 1$ imply?
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How is relative frequency calculated?
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Which of the following defines the term 'union' in set theory?
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Which x-intercepts are characteristic of the function $y = \sin \theta$?
Which x-intercepts are characteristic of the function $y = \sin \theta$?
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In a Venn diagram, what does the intersection of two sets represent?
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What characteristic of the cosine function $y = \cos \theta$ is reflected in its y-intercept?
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What can a probability of 1 be interpreted as?
What can a probability of 1 be interpreted as?
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What is the purpose of a Venn diagram in probability?
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What conclusion can be drawn from the sample space of an experiment?
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What does a probability expressed as a fraction indicate?
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What is a characteristic of theoretical probability?
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How does increasing the number of trials affect relative frequency?
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What is the probability of the union of two events that are mutually exclusive?
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What does the notation A' represent?
What does the notation A' represent?
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What relationship holds for the probabilities of complementary events?
What relationship holds for the probabilities of complementary events?
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Which of the following is a correct property of mutually exclusive events?
Which of the following is a correct property of mutually exclusive events?
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How is the probability of the union of two events calculated?
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What does the intersection of two events A and B imply?
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Which of the following statements is NOT true regarding complementary events?
Which of the following statements is NOT true regarding complementary events?
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Which identity correctly represents the probability of the union of two events A and B?
Which identity correctly represents the probability of the union of two events A and B?
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If events A and B are mutually exclusive, what can be said about P(A ∩ B)?
If events A and B are mutually exclusive, what can be said about P(A ∩ B)?
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What is the relationship between Venn diagrams and probabilities?
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Which statement about natural numbers is true?
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What distinguishes rational numbers from irrational numbers?
What distinguishes rational numbers from irrational numbers?
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Which set does not include zero?
Which set does not include zero?
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Which of the following is an example of an irrational number?
Which of the following is an example of an irrational number?
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Which statement about imaginary numbers is correct?
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How are whole numbers defined in the number system?
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Which subset of numbers contains both negative and positive integers?
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Which statement correctly describes real numbers?
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What is the result when multiplying a binomial by a trinomial?
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Which of the following is a common step in factorising a quadratic trinomial?
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What is one method to factorise a quadratic trinomial expression?
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When cancelling common factors in an algebraic fraction, what is required?
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What does the identity $a^2 - b^2 = (a + b)(a - b)$ represent?
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Which of the following correctly represents the sum of two cubes?
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What is the primary factorisation technique used to simplify a rational expression?
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In the simplification of fractions, what does rewriting division as multiplication by the reciprocal accomplish?
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In the context of exponent laws, what is the result of applying the law $a^m imes a^n$?
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What is the effect of applying the law $(ab)^n = a^n b^n$?
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What characterizes irrational numbers?
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Which of the following methods is used for converting a recurring decimal into a rational number?
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When rounding a number, if the digit after the rounding position is 9, what happens to the rounding digit?
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What is the correct definition of a surd?
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Which decimal form indicates a rational number?
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How do you express a terminating decimal like 0.625 as a rational number?
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When estimating a surd, what is the first step?
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What is a binomial?
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Which component of a mathematical expression is always a number that multiplies the variable?
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What is the formula for multiplying two binomials (ax + b)(cx + d)?
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What does the common difference in a linear sequence represent?
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What is the role of the constant 'c' in the equation of a linear function?
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Which statement correctly describes the effect of a negative gradient 'm' on a graph?
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In the function $y = ax^2 + q$, what effect does a positive value of 'a' have on the parabola?
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How is the y-intercept of the function $y = mx + c$ calculated?
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Which of the following represents the general formula for a linear sequence?
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What does the vertical shift in a parabola signify in terms of the constant 'q'?
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What information can be derived from the gradient 'm' of a linear function?
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Which of the following describes a characteristic of the range for linear functions?
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What does the solution of a system of simultaneous equations represent?
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What is the first step in solving a word problem mathematically?
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What happens to the inequality sign when both sides of an inequality are divided by a negative number?
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How is the common difference 'd' in a sequence calculated?
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What should you do first when solving a literal equation?
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What is the general formula for a linear sequence expressed as?
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What is the correct approach when the unknown variable is in the denominator of an equation?
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What is a characteristic of a linear inequality?
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What is involved in describing the terms of a sequence?
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How do we check the solution of an equation after solving it?
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How does the value of 'a' affect the shape of the graph of the function $y = ax^2 + q$?
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What is the range of the function $y = ax^2 + q$ when $a < 0$?
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What indicates a minimum turning point in the graph of the function $y = ax^2 + q$?
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What is true about the y-intercept of the function $y = ax^2 + q$?
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Identify the characteristic of the domain of the hyperbolic function $y = \frac{a}{x} + q$.
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What determines the horizontal asymptote of the hyperbolic function $y = \frac{a}{x} + q$?
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Which of the following statements about axes of symmetry is true for parabolic graphs of the form $y = ax^2 + q$?
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How does the graph of a function change when $q$ is positive in the hyperbolic function $y = \frac{a}{x} + q$?
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What happens to the turning point of the graph when $q$ is less than zero in the function $y = ax^2 + q$?
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What is the range of an exponential function of the form $y = ab^x + q$ when $a > 0$?
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How do you find the x-intercept of a function of the form $y = ab^x + q$?
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What type of asymptote does a function of the form $y = ab^x + q$ possess?
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What is the effect of the constant $q$ on the graph of $y = a an heta + q$?
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How is the amplitude of the sine function $y = a an heta + q$ affected by the constant $a$?
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What determines whether the graph of an exponential function curves upwards or downwards?
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What is the period of the sine function $y = a an heta + q$?
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In a trigonometric function of the form $y = a an heta + q$, how is the y-intercept determined?
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What determines exponential decay in a function of the form $y = ab^x + q$?
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What determines the vertical shift in trigonometric functions?
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What is the effect of the parameter a in trigonometric functions?
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How is the x-intercept of a function calculated?
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What is the main advantage of compound interest compared to simple interest?
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In the formula for simple interest, what does A represent?
In the formula for simple interest, what does A represent?
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How is the future price calculated using inflation?
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What do the terms principal, interest rate, and time period represent in the context of simple interest?
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How does a hire purchase agreement calculate interest on the remaining amount?
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What happens to a currency when it strengthens?
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Which of the following correctly identifies a function that uses asymptotes?
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What is the simplified form of $(x^2 y^3)^2$?
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When simplifying the exponent expression $a^{3/4} imes a^{1/2}$, what is the result?
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What is the value of $5^0$?
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If $a^2 = b^2$, which of the following is always correct?
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Which of the following correctly describes how to handle a negative exponent?
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Which expression correctly illustrates the power of a power law?
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How would you simplify the expression ${ rac{x^{5}}{x^{3}}}$?
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When raising a fraction to an exponent, which expression represents the correct application of the law?
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What is the correct interpretation of the expression $a^{-3}$?
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When solving the equation $3^x = 9$, what is the first step to take?
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What is the maximum number of solutions for a linear equation?
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Which of the following is NOT a step in solving linear equations?
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In which situation can a quadratic equation have only one solution?
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What do you need to do before applying the factorisation method to a quadratic equation?
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When solving simultaneous equations by elimination, you should aim to:
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What is the purpose of checking the answer after solving an equation?
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Which method is commonly used to solve quadratic equations?
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How can you reduce the number of variables in simultaneous equations when using substitution?
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What is a common characteristic of quadratic equations compared to linear equations?
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What is the first step in solving a quadratic equation using factorisation?
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What is the correct formula to calculate the probability of the union of two non-mutually exclusive events?
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Which statement accurately describes mutually exclusive events?
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What does the complement of an event A, denoted as A', include?
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For mutually exclusive events A and B, what is the probability of their intersection, P(A ∩ B)?
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How does the probability of complementary events relate to the sample space?
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If events A and B are not mutually exclusive, which formula correctly describes their union?
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What identity is true for complementary events A and A'?
What identity is true for complementary events A and A'?
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When two events A and B overlap, how should their probability be calculated?
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Which statement correctly defines the union of two events A and B?
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In a Venn diagram, how is the probability of the intersection of events A and B visually represented?
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What is the period of the cosine function?
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Given the equation of a tangent function, what is the domain of y = tan(θ)?
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What happens to the tangent function y = a tan(θ) + q when a > 1?
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What does the parameter 'q' represent in the equation of a parabola y = ax^2 + q?
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Which statement is true regarding the x-intercepts of the tangent function?
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How does the steepness of branches in a hyperbola behave as the value of 'a' changes?
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What effect does increasing 'q' have on the graph of the tangent function y = a tan(θ) + q?
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What characterizes the sine and cosine functions in terms of their graphs?
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To analyze the equation of a hyperbola, what is the first step?
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How do you determine the equation of a trigonometric function from a graph?
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What does a probability of 0.5 signify?
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In probability, the sample space refers to what?
In probability, the sample space refers to what?
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What is the relationship between theoretical probability and relative frequency?
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Which of the following symbols represents the union of two sets?
Which of the following symbols represents the union of two sets?
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How is the theoretical probability of an event calculated?
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If an event has a relative frequency of 0.8 in 50 trials, how many times did the event occur?
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What does a probability of 1 indicate?
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Which of the following would represent an event that never occurs in probability?
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What is meant by the intersection of two sets?
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In Venn diagrams, what does the area outside the curves represent?
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