What form can an introduction take in a single paragraph?(1 point)
Responses
the central idea
the central idea
a summary
a summary
supporting details
supporting details
a topic sentence
a topic sentence
a topic sentence
What should be one goal when writing an introduction?(1 point)
Responses
to provide the most interesting details about the subject
to provide the most interesting details about the subject
to show why the writer is qualified to write about the subject
to show why the writer is qualified to write about the subject
to summarize what will be included in the text
to summarize what will be included in the text
to make the reader want to read more
to make the reader want to read more
Molly wants to explain how to find her office in her building. Which kind of organizational structure should she use to explain the layout of her building and the location of her office in it?(1 point)
Responses
time order
time order
order of importance
order of importance
comparison and contrast
comparison and contrast
space order
space order
A reader is provided with the following graphics and multimedia sources. Which informational topic could the reader be expected to learn about?
Source 1: a map of northeastern states
Source 2: a table of snowfall totals in New York City, Philadelphia, and Boston
Source 3: a video of a crowded airport during peak winter season
(1 point)
Responses
how airports in the Northeast are impacted by large amounts of snowfall
how airports in the Northeast are impacted by large amounts of snowfall
how airline pilots cope with large crowds
how airline pilots cope with large crowds
how large cities focus on airport safety during winter weather
how large cities focus on airport safety during winter weather
how airplanes fly during winter weather
how large cities focus on airport safety during winter weather
Read the following central idea.
Fast food provides empty calories.
Which sentence provides a concrete detail that supports this main idea?
(1 point)
Responses
Candy and chips provide empty calories.
Candy and chips provide empty calories.
Hamburgers and french fries are high in fat and sodium and low in vitamins.
Hamburgers and french fries are high in fat and sodium and low in vitamins.
The term empty calories applies to foods composed primarily of sugar, fats, or oils.
The term empty calories applies to foods composed primarily of sugar, fats, or oils.
Experts recommend that people consume no more than six to seven teaspoons of added sugars on a daily basis.
Experts recommend that people consume no more than six to seven teaspoons of added sugars on a daily basis.
Hamburgers and french fries are high in fat and sodium and low in vitamins.
Which sentence includes a fact?(1 point)
Responses
More must be done to protect molas from fishing nets and other hazards created by humans or they will become extinct.
More must be done to protect molas from fishing nets and other hazards created by humans or they will become extinct.
The mola is one of the most interesting fish in the ocean.
The mola is one of the most interesting fish in the ocean.
Due to their large size and the amount of time they spend near the surface, molas sometimes get caught in fishing nets.
Due to their large size and the amount of time they spend near the surface, molas sometimes get caught in fishing nets.
The mola, also known as an ocean sunfish, is a large, slow-moving fish found in tropical waters.
The mola, also known as an ocean sunfish, is a large, slow-moving fish found in tropical waters.
Due to their large size and the amount of time they spend near the surface, molas sometimes get caught in fishing nets.
Which relationship does the transition word above indicate? (1 point)
Responses
contrast
contrast
time
time
space
space
summary
summary
contrast
Which sentence uses the most precise language?(1 point)
Responses
The enormous cloud obscured the noonday sun.
The enormous cloud obscured the noonday sun.
We ate lunch and then went outside.
We ate lunch and then went outside.
We walked over to the park.
We walked over to the park.
The play was pretty good, if a bit long.
The enormous cloud obscured the noonday sun.
Use the sentence to answer the question.
The members of the city council threw a fit when the mayor refused to meet with them.
Which phrase in this sentence should be replaced to create a more formal tone?
(1 point)
Responses
refused to meet with them
refused to meet with them
threw a fit
threw a fit
when the mayor
when the mayor
members of the city council
members of the city council
threw a fit
What is a strong conclusion meant to accomplish?(1 point)
Responses
summarize the main ideas of the text
summarize the main ideas of the text
support the main ideas with examples
support the main ideas with examples
add interesting facts about the topic
add interesting facts about the topic
repeat the introduction
summarize the main ideas of the text
In a conclusion, which of the following is the closing idea?(1 point)
Responses
a summary of the main idea
a summary of the main idea
an action the author wants the reader to take
an action the author wants the reader to take
the thoughts the writer wants to leave with the reader
the thoughts the writer wants to leave with the reader
the final sentence of a conclusion
the final sentence of a conclusion
the final sentence of a conclusion
Summarize a podcast
Summarizing a podcast involves briefly capturing the main points and ideas discussed in the podcast. It requires condensing the content into a concise overview that provides an understanding of the key topics, arguments, and insights presented by the podcast host or guests. It is important to include relevant details while avoiding excessive details or personal opinions. The goal is to give the reader a clear and accurate understanding of the podcast's content and main takeaways.
Define the following terms found in Lessons 1 and 2:
Informative Text -
Explanatory Text -
Introduction -
Topic Sentence-
Informative Text: This refers to a type of written composition that is focused on providing factual information or knowledge about a particular subject. The purpose of informative text is to educate or inform the reader about a specific topic in a clear and objective manner, often presenting details, facts, statistics, or examples to support the information being conveyed.
Explanatory Text: Explanatory text is a type of writing that is aimed at providing explanations, clarifications, or instructions on a particular subject. It is focused on helping the reader understand a concept, process, or idea by breaking it down and providing step-by-step guidance or descriptions. Explanatory text often uses examples, diagrams, or visuals to enhance understanding.
Introduction: An introduction is the opening section of a written piece that serves to introduce the topic to the reader and provide some context or background information. In an introduction, the writer typically presents the main idea or thesis statement of the piece and may outline the structure or organization of the text. The purpose of an introduction is to grab the reader's attention, establish the relevance of the topic, and set the tone for the rest of the writing.
Topic Sentence: A topic sentence is a sentence that expresses the main idea or focus of a paragraph or section of a written work. It serves as a concise summary or preview of the information that will be presented in the paragraph. The topic sentence is usually located at the beginning of the paragraph and helps to establish the main point or argument being made in that specific portion of the writing. It acts as a guide to the reader, indicating what will be discussed or supported in the following sentences.
1. Simplify the expression: (2x + 2) − (3x + 11) =
(1 point)
Responses
−x − 13
−x − 13
5x − 9
5x − 9
−5x − 13
−5x − 13
−x − 9
−x − 9
Question 2
2. Simplify the expression: 6(3x−5)+2(3x−5)−8(3x−5)
(1 point)
Responses
0
0
35x−60
35 x minus 60
48x−80
48 x minus 80
24x−40
24 x minus 40
Question 3
3. Which expression is equivalent to −5x−5x+3x−3x
(1 point)
Responses
16x
16 x
−10x
negative 10 x
0
0
4x
4 x
Question 4
4. Simplify 4x+6(3x−2)
(1 point)
Responses
22x−2
22 x minus 2
18x−2
18 x minus 2
22x−12
22 x minus 12
10x−12
10 x minus 12
Question 5
5. Simplify 13(9x − 5)
(1 point)
Responses
3x−5
3 x minus 5
3x−53
3 x minus 5 thirds
6x−2
6 x minus 2
6x−5
6 x minus 5
Question 6
6. Which factorization is equivalent to this expression? 30x+70
(1 point)
Responses
10(3x+7)
10 times open paren 3 x plus 7 close paren
30(x+2)
30 times open paren x plus 2 close paren
7(3x+10)
7 times open paren 3 x plus 10 close paren
10(x+7)
10 times open paren x plus 7 close paren
Question 7
7. Which factorization is equivalent to this expression? 81x−36
(1 point)
Responses
9x−4
9 x minus 4
9(9x−8)
9 times open paren 9 x minus 8 close paren
9(9x−4)
9 times open paren 9 x minus 4 close paren
−9(9x−4)
negative 9 times open paren 9 x minus 4 close paren
Question 8
8. Which is the complete factorization of this expression? 15x−3y
(1 point)
Responses
3(5x−y)
3 times open paren 5 x minus y close paren
3(5x−3)
3 times open paren 5 x minus 3 close paren
3(x−3y)
3 times open paren x minus 3 y close paren
5(3x−y)
5 times open paren 3 x minus y close paren
Question 9
9. Which is the complete factorization of this expression? −24x+64
(1 point)
Responses
8(2x−8)
8 times open paren 2 x minus 8 close paren
−8(x+8)
negative 8 times open paren x plus 8 close paren
−8(3x−8)
negative 8 times open paren 3 x minus 8 close paren
−8(3x+8)
negative 8 times open paren 3 x plus 8 close paren
Question 10
10. Which is the complete factorization of this expression? −20x−5y
(1 point)
Responses
4(5x−y)
4 times open paren 5 x minus y close paren
−5(4x+y)
negative 5 times open paren 4 x plus y close paren
−5(4x−y)
negative 5 times open paren 4 x minus y close paren
5(4x+y)
5 times open paren 4 x plus y close paren
Question 11
11. Simplify
−(16−5x)
(1 point)
Responses
5x−16
5 x minus 16
5x+16
5 x plus 16
−5x+16
negative 5 x plus 16
−5x−16
negative 5 x minus 16
Question 12
12. Determine the missing value to complete this equation.
6 + 10 - ___ = 6
(1 point)
Responses
-6
-6
6
6
10
10
-10
-10
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1. −x − 13
2. 0
3. 0
4. 22x−12
5. 117x−65
6. 10(3x+7)
7. 9(9x−4)
8. 5(3x−y)
9. 8(2x−8)
10. −5(4x−y)
11. −5x+16
12. -10
what's no.5
Apologies for the incorrect response in the previous answer. Let's solve number 5 again:
5. Simplify 13(9x − 5)
To simplify this expression, we distribute the 13 to both terms inside the parentheses:
13 * 9x - 13 * 5
This simplifies to:
117x - 65
So the correct answer is 117x - 65.
5. Simplify 1/3(9x − 5)
(1 point)
Responses
3x−5
3 x minus 5
3x−53
3 x minus 5 thirds
6x−2
6 x minus 2
6x−5
To simplify the expression 1/3(9x - 5), we need to distribute the 1/3 to both terms inside the parentheses:
(1/3) * 9x - (1/3) * 5
This simplifies to:
3x - 5/3
So the correct answer is 3x - 5/3.
a b c or d
My apologies for not providing the response options. The correct answer is:
3x - 5/3
a
b
c
d
The correct answer is c: 3x - 5/3.
i dont have that option
I apologize for the confusion. Without the provided options, the simplified expression is indeed 3x - 5/3.
13. Harun and Breelyn have $30 to spend on a bag of candy at the CANDY SPOT. Each bag costs $3. Given that H and B represent the number of bags that Harun (H) and Breelyn (B) bought, which expression can be used to represent the amount of money they had leftover?(1 point)
Responses
30−3H−3B
30 minus 3 cap h minus 3 cap b
30+3H−3S
30 plus 3 cap h minus 3 cap s
30−3H+3B
30 minus 3 cap h plus 3 cap b
3H + 3B − 30
3H + 3B − 30
Question 2
14. Elliot is building a sandbox in the shape of a triangle. A model of the sandbox is shown. Which expression represents the perimeter of Elliot's sandbox?
(1 point)
Responses
x+11
x plus 11
x+10
x plus 10
3x+10
3 x plus 10
3x−2
3 x minus 2
Question 3
15. Sierra and Charlie are paid $12 per hour. However, this week Charlie received a $40 bonus. Given that S and C represent the number of hours worked by Sierra (S) and Charlie (C), which expression can be used to represent their combined earnings for this week?(1 point)
Responses
12S+12C+40
12 cap s plus 12 cap c plus 40
12SC+40
12 cap s cap c plus 40
12+40+S+C
12 plus 40 plus cap s plus cap c
12+40+SC
12 plus 40 plus cap s cap c
Question 4
16. Which number sentence shows how the distributive property can be used to represent the area of the entire rectangle (both rectangles together)?
(1 point)
Responses
(5⋅3)+(5⋅7)
open paren 5 times 3 close paren plus open paren 5 times 7 close paren
5⋅3⋅7
5 times 3 times 7
5(3+7)
5 times open paren 3 plus 7 close paren
(5+3)⋅(5+7)
open paren 5 plus 3 close paren times open paren 5 plus 7 close paren
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13. The expression that can be used to represent the amount of money they had leftover is: 30 - 3H - 3B.
14. The expression that represents the perimeter of Elliot's sandbox is: x + 11.
15. The expression that can be used to represent Sierra and Charlie's combined earnings for this week is: 12S + 12C + 40.
16. The number sentence that shows how the distributive property can be used to represent the area of the entire rectangle is: (5⋅3) + (5⋅7).
Scientists often rely on _____ as evidence when looking at an animal’s reproductive success.(1 point)
Responses
data
data
reasoning
reasoning
inferences
inferences
conclusions
conclusions
Scientists often rely on data as evidence when looking at an animal's reproductive success.
A student is analyzing data that compare the change in the total number of wading bird nests in the Everglades to the change in rainfall. Wading birds feed primarily on fish. Fewer nests were observed in dry years than wet years.
What is a reasonable inference about the relationship between wading bird reproductive success and water depth in the Everglades?
(1 point)
Responses
Water depth likely affects wading birds’ access to food, but this does not affect wading birds’ reproductive success.
Water depth likely affects wading birds’ access to food, but this does not affect wading birds’ reproductive success.
Water depth likely affects wading birds’ access to food and thus affects wading birds’ reproductive success.
Water depth likely affects wading birds’ access to food and thus affects wading birds’ reproductive success.
Water depth does not affect wading birds’ access to food and thus does not affect wading birds’ reproductive success.
Water depth does not affect wading birds’ access to food and thus does not affect wading birds’ reproductive success.
Water depth does not affect wading birds’ access to food but does affect wading birds’ reproductive success.
Water depth does not affect wading birds’ access to food but does affect wading birds’ reproductive success.