HSPT Math : Concepts

Study concepts, example questions & explanations for HSPT Math

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Example Questions

Example Question #229 : Algebra

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Explanation:

First, add up the numbers in the parentheses:

Then, multiply:

The answer is

Example Question #230 : Algebra

Sove for :

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Example Question #231 : Algebra

Solve for :

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Example Question #231 : Algebra

Solve for :

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Example Question #232 : Algebra

Solve for :

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Example Question #841 : Concepts

Nathan is riding his bike to baseball practice. If he needs to travel 12 miles, how long will it take him to get there if he pedals at a rate of 5 miles per hour?

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Divide:

Answer: It will take Nathan at least 2 hours, plus an additional .

So it will take him 2 hours and 24 minutes.

Example Question #842 : Concepts

Henry walked five miles on Tuesday and five miles on Wednesday. On Thursday, he walked 8 miles. How many miles did Henry walk all together?

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Add up all of the miles that Henry walked:

Answer: Henry walked 18 miles.

Example Question #235 : Algebra

What is ?

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Divide both sides by 16:

 

Example Question #236 : Algebra

What is ?

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Divide both sides by 13:

 

Example Question #843 : Concepts

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First, solve the square root:

Then, solve the equation accordingly:

 

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