TEAS Test Math Questions

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: C

Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale after 5 retries.

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: To find the total distance Jayden rides, add the two distances: 5/8 + 3/4 = 10/16 + 12/16 = 22/16 = 1 6/16 = 1 3/8 miles. Therefore, choice A (1 3/8 miles) is the correct answer. Choices B, C, and D are incorrect because they do not accurately calculate the total distance Jayden rides based on the given distances.

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: D

Rationale: To find the rate of change in height per month, we multiply the daily growth rate by the number of days in a month. 4.2 inches/day * 30 days = 126 inches/month. Therefore, the correct answer is D. Choice A is incorrect as it is the daily growth rate, not the monthly rate. Choice B is incorrect as it is the same as the daily growth rate, not the monthly rate. Choice C is incorrect as it is not the result of the correct calculation.