TEAS Test Math Questions

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: To simplify the expression 3x - 5x + 2, we first combine like terms. 3x - 5x = -2x, so the expression becomes -2x + 2. Thus, the correct answer is D: -2x. Choice A is incorrect as it incorrectly combines the x terms without changing their signs. Choice B is incorrect as it only considers the x terms and ignores the constant term. Choice C is incorrect as it incorrectly combines the x terms without changing their signs.

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: To find the difference between two negative numbers, we subtract the second negative number from the first. When we subtract a negative number from another negative number, it is equivalent to adding the positive value of the second number to the first number. This results in a positive number as the answer, making choice B (Positive number) the correct answer. Choices A, C, and D are incorrect because the result of subtracting two negative numbers is always a positive number, not another negative number, zero, or not enough information.

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: To find the area that needs weeding, we first need to calculate the total area of the circular garden using the formula A = πr^2. Given the radius is 11.5 feet, the total area is A = 3.14 x (11.5)^2 = 415.27 square feet. Since only half needs weeding, we divide this total area by 2 to get the area that needs weeding: 415.27 / 2 = 207.64 square feet. Therefore, the correct answer is B: 415.27, as it represents the total area of the garden, and the other choices are incorrect as they do not correctly calculate the area that needs weeding.

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: To determine the smallest decimal, compare the digits from left to right. In choice C (2.002), the first non-zero digit is in the thousandths place, making it smaller than choices A, B, and D. Choice A (2.22) has the first non-zero digit in the tenths place, making it larger than choice C. Choice B (2.02) has a smaller tenths place digit than choice A but a larger hundredths place digit, still making it larger than choice C. Choice D (2.2) has the first non-zero digit in the tenths place, which is larger than choice C. Therefore, the correct answer is C (2.002) as it has the smallest value among the given options.

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: To convert a percentage to a fraction, we divide the percentage by 100. So, 290% is equal to 290/100. Simplifying this fraction gives us 29/10. Therefore, the correct answer is D. Option A (29/10) is the simplified form of the correct answer. Option B (58/20) and Option C (145/50) are incorrect as they are not equivalent to 290%.