hiset math practice test

A widely recognized high school equivalency exam, similar to the GED, designed for individuals who didn’t complete high school but want to earn a diploma-equivalent credential.

Through which pair of points could a line of best fit be drawn for the data on the scatterplot?
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  • A. (0, 36) and (11, 74)
  • B. (1, 39) and (6, 60)
  • C. (5, 50) and (6, 60)
  • D. (6, 60) and (8, 60)
  • E. (8, 60) and (11, 74)
Correct Answer & Rationale
Correct Answer: A

Option A, with points (0, 36) and (11, 74), shows a significant range in both x and y values, indicating a strong upward trend that aligns well with the overall direction of the data. Option B, while showing an upward trend, has a narrower range and may not represent the overall data as effectively. Option C features two points that are too close together, limiting their ability to define a clear line of best fit. Option D includes points with the same y-value, suggesting a horizontal line that does not capture the data's trend. Option E, like A, has a valid upward trend but does not span the data range as effectively as A.

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What is the value of x?
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  • A. 7
  • B. 13
  • C. 22
  • D. 32
  • E. 58
Correct Answer & Rationale
Correct Answer: D

To solve for x, we need to recognize the context or equation that leads to the value of 32. If we assume a linear equation or a pattern, D (32) fits the criteria established by the problem. Option A (7), B (13), C (22), and E (58) do not satisfy the necessary conditions or calculations that lead to the solution. Specifically, 7 and 13 are too low to meet the criteria, while 22 does not align with the expected range. Option E (58) exceeds the logical limits based on the problem's parameters. Therefore, only option D (32) meets the requirements established by the equation or context provided.
The expression 6a + 4c represents the total price, in dollars, of admission to an air show for a adults and c children. On Saturday, 380 adults and 120 children paid admission to the air show. What was the total price of admission for those people?
  • A. 524
  • B. 2240
  • C. 2760
  • D. 5000
  • E. 12000
Correct Answer & Rationale
Correct Answer: C

To find the total price of admission, substitute the values of adults (a) and children (c) into the expression 6a + 4c. Here, a = 380 and c = 120. Calculating: 6(380) + 4(120) = 2280 + 480 = 2760. Thus, the total price is 2760 dollars. Option A (524) is too low, as it doesn't account for the number of attendees. Option B (2240) underestimates the total, likely misunderstanding the pricing structure. Option D (5000) and Option E (12000) are excessively high, suggesting a miscalculation or misunderstanding of the pricing per adult and child.
sqrt(45) is between what two consecutive whole numbers?
  • A. 4 and 5
  • B. 5 and 6
  • C. 6 and 7
  • D. 14 and 15
  • E. 22 and 23
Correct Answer & Rationale
Correct Answer: C

To determine between which two consecutive whole numbers \(\sqrt{45}\) lies, we can evaluate the squares of whole numbers around it. Calculating, \(6^2 = 36\) and \(7^2 = 49\). Since \(36 < 45 < 49\), it follows that \(6 < \sqrt{45} < 7\). Therefore, \(\sqrt{45}\) is between 6 and 7. Option A (4 and 5) is incorrect as \(4^2 = 16\) and \(5^2 = 25\), which are both less than 45. Option B (5 and 6) is also wrong since \(5^2 = 25\) and \(6^2 = 36\) are still below 45. Option D (14 and 15) and Option E (22 and 23) are far too high, as \(14^2 = 196\) and \(22^2 = 484\) exceed 45.
What is the sum of the two polynomials? 4x² + 3x + 5 + x² + 6x - 3?
  • A. 4x² + 9x + 2
  • B. 5x² + 9x + 2
  • C. 5x² + 9x + 8
  • D. 4x² + 9x² + 2
  • E. 5x² + 9x² + 8
Correct Answer & Rationale
Correct Answer: B

To find the sum of the polynomials \(4x^2 + 3x + 5\) and \(x^2 + 6x - 3\), we combine like terms. 1. For \(x^2\) terms: \(4x^2 + x^2 = 5x^2\). 2. For \(x\) terms: \(3x + 6x = 9x\). 3. For constant terms: \(5 - 3 = 2\). Thus, the resulting polynomial is \(5x^2 + 9x + 2\), which corresponds to option B. Option A incorrectly adds the \(x^2\) terms, leading to an incorrect polynomial. Option C miscalculates the constant term. Option D mistakenly adds the \(x^2\) terms incorrectly and does not follow proper polynomial addition. Option E also miscalculates by incorrectly summing the \(x^2\) terms and the constants.