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1. Simplify (x^2 - y^2) / (x - y)

Correct answer: A

Rationale: The expression ๐‘ฅ^2 - ๐‘ฆ^2 is a difference of squares, which follows the identity: ๐‘ฅ^2 - ๐‘ฆ^2 = (๐‘ฅ + ๐‘ฆ)(๐‘ฅ - ๐‘ฆ). Therefore, the given expression becomes: (๐‘ฅ^2 - ๐‘ฆ^2) / (๐‘ฅ - ๐‘ฆ) = (๐‘ฅ + ๐‘ฆ)(๐‘ฅ - ๐‘ฆ) / (๐‘ฅ - ๐‘ฆ). Since (๐‘ฅ - ๐‘ฆ) appears in both the numerator and the denominator, they cancel each other out, leaving ๐‘ฅ + ๐‘ฆ. Thus, the simplified form of (๐‘ฅ^2 - ๐‘ฆ^2) / (๐‘ฅ - ๐‘ฆ) is ๐‘ฅ + ๐‘ฆ. Therefore, the correct answer is A (x + y). Option B (x - y) is incorrect as it does not result from simplifying the given expression. Option C (1) is incorrect as it does not account for the variables x and y present in the expression. Option D ((x + y)/(x - y)) is incorrect as it presents the simplified form in a different format than the correct answer.

2. Arrange the following numbers from least to greatest: 7/3, 9/2, 10/9, 7/8

Correct answer: D

Rationale: To arrange the numbers from least to greatest, first convert them to decimals: 1. 7/3 is approximately 2.33 2. 9/2 equals 4.5 3. 10/9 is approximately 1.11 4. 7/8 equals 0.875 Now, arrange the decimals from least to greatest: 0.875 (7/8), 1.11 (10/9), 2.33 (7/3), 4.5 (9/2). Therefore, the correct order is 7/8, 10/9, 7/3, 9/2. Choice A is incorrect because it doesn't follow the correct order. Choice B is incorrect as it places 9/2 before 7/3, which is not the right arrangement. Choice C is incorrect as it places 7/3 before 9/2 and 10/9, which is incorrect. Thus, the correct answer is choice D.

3. Simplify the expression. What is the value of x? (5/4)x = 20

Correct answer: D

Rationale: To solve for x, multiply both sides by the reciprocal of 5/4 to isolate x. (4/5)(5/4)x = (4/5)20; x = 16. Therefore, the correct answer is 32. Choice A (8), Choice B (16), and Choice C (24) are incorrect as they do not represent the correct value of x obtained after correctly simplifying the expression.

4. Solve the system of equations. Equation 1: 2x + y = 0 Equation 2: x - 2y = 8

Correct answer: B

Rationale: From Equation 1: 2x + y = 0. Solve for y: y = -2x. Substitute y = -2x into Equation 2: x - 2(-2x) = 8. Simplify to x + 4x = 8, then 5x = 8, and x = 8 รท 5 = 1.6. Substitute x = 1.6 back into y = -2x to find y = -3.2. Therefore, one solution is (1.6, -3.2). To find the second solution, use -1.6 for x to get (-1.6, 3.2). Thus, the correct answer is B, representing the solutions (1.8, -3.6) and (-1.8, 3.6). Choices A, C, and D contain incorrect values that do not match the solutions derived from solving the system of equations.

5. Susan bought a dress for $69.99, shoes for $39.99, and accessories for $34.67. What was the total cost of her outfit?

Correct answer: B

Rationale: To find the total cost of Susan's outfit, you need to add the prices of the dress, shoes, and accessories together. $69.99 + $39.99 + $34.67 = $144.65. Therefore, the correct total cost of her outfit is $144.65. Choice A ($139.65) is incorrect as it does not account for the full cost of all items. Choice C ($145.55) is incorrect as it includes an extra amount not part of the given prices. Choice D ($144.65) is incorrect due to a duplication of the correct answer.

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