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Calculate the volume of the cone provided. Round the answer to the nearest hundredth.

Explanation
In order to solve this problem, we need to recall the formula used to calculate the volume of a cone:
Now that we have this formula, we can substitute in the given values and solve:
Observe the location of the black and orange angles on the provided coordinate plane and identify which of the following transformations—rotation, translation, or reflection—the black angle has undergone in order to reach the position of the orange angle. Select the answer that provides the correct transformation shown in the provided image.

A rotation
A reflection over the x-axis
A translation to the left
A translation down
Explanation
First, let's define the possible transformations.
Rotation: A rotation means turning an image, shape, line, etc. around a central point.
Translation: A translation means moving or sliding an image, shape, line, etc. over a plane.
Reflection: A reflection mean flipping an image, shape, line, etc. over a central line.
In the images from the question, notice that the black angle rotates counterclockwise, or left around the y-axis. The vertical, base, line of the angle goes from being the base, to the top; thus the transformation is a rotation.

The transformation can't be a reflection over the x-axis because the orange angle didn't flip over the x-axis.
The transformation can't be a translation because the angle changes direction, which does not happened when you simply move or slide an angle or image.
Solve for
Explanation
In order to solve for , we need to isolate the
to one side of the equation.
For this problem, the first thing we want to do is distribute the :
Next, we can subtract from both sides:
Finally, we divide from both sides:
Which of the following answer choices displays an irrational number?
Explanation
Our answer choices consist of two types of numbers: rational numbers and irrational numbers. In order to correctly answer this question, we need to know the difference between the two types of numbers.
Rational numbers are numbers that we use most often, and can be written as a simple fraction.
Irrational numbers cannot be written as fractions, and are numbers that have decimal places that never repeat or end.
In this case, is our only irrational number because it cannot be written as a simple fraction.
Solve for
Explanation
In order to solve for , we need to isolate the
to one side of the equation.
For this problem, the first thing we want to do is distribute the :
Next, we can subtract from both sides:
Finally, we divide from both sides:
The scatter plot provided displays a group of students' test scores versus the number of missing assignments the students have. Based on plot, select the best answer that describes the direction of the points.

A negative, linear association
A negative, non linear association
A positive, nonlinear association
A positive, linear association
Explanation
The data points in the scatter plot move up the y-axis as the x-axis decreases; thus the data points show a negative association. Also, the data points do not curve, or go up and down, but gradually decreased; thus the scatter plot shows a linear association. We could even draw a "best fit" line:

Calculate the volume of the cone provided. Round the answer to the nearest hundredth.

Explanation
In order to solve this problem, we need to recall the formula used to calculate the volume of a cone:
Now that we have this formula, we can substitute in the given values and solve:
Observe the location of the black and orange angles on the provided coordinate plane and identify which of the following transformations—rotation, translation, or reflection—the black angle has undergone in order to reach the position of the orange angle. Select the answer that provides the correct transformation shown in the provided image.

A rotation
A reflection over the x-axis
A translation to the left
A translation down
Explanation
First, let's define the possible transformations.
Rotation: A rotation means turning an image, shape, line, etc. around a central point.
Translation: A translation means moving or sliding an image, shape, line, etc. over a plane.
Reflection: A reflection mean flipping an image, shape, line, etc. over a central line.
In the images from the question, notice that the black angle rotates counterclockwise, or left around the y-axis. The vertical, base, line of the angle goes from being the base, to the top; thus the transformation is a rotation.

The transformation can't be a reflection over the x-axis because the orange angle didn't flip over the x-axis.
The transformation can't be a translation because the angle changes direction, which does not happened when you simply move or slide an angle or image.
A middle school teacher conducted a survey of the grade class and found that
students were athletes and
of those students drink soda. There were
students that were not athletes, but drank soda. Last, they found that
students were not athletes and did not drink soda. Given this information, how many students don't drink soda?
Explanation
To help answer this question, we can construct a two-way table and fill in our known quantities from the question.
The columns of the table will represent the students who are athletes or are not athletes and the rows will contain the students who drink soda or do not drink soda. The first bit of information that we were given from the question was that students were athletes; therefore,
needs to go in the "athlete" column as the row total. Next, we were told that of those students,
drinks soda; therefore, we need to put
in the "athlete" column and in the "drinks soda" row. Then, we were told that
students were not athletes, but drink soda, so we need to put
in the "not an athlete" column and the "drinks soda" row. Finally, we were told that
students are not athletes or soda drinkers, so
needs to go in the "not an athlete" column and "doesn't drink soda" row. If done correctly, you should create a table similar to the following:

Our question asked how many students don't drink soda. We add up the numbers in the "doesn't drink soda" row to get the total, but first we need to fill in a gap in our table, students who were athletes, but don't drink soda. We can take the total number of students who are athletes, , and subtract the number of students who drink soda,
This means that students who are athletes, don't drink soda.
Now, we add up the numbers in the "doesn't drink soda" row to get the total:
This means that students don't drink soda.
Which of the following answer choices displays an irrational number?
Explanation
Our answer choices consist of two types of numbers: rational numbers and irrational numbers. In order to correctly answer this question, we need to know the difference between the two types of numbers.
Rational numbers are numbers that we use most often, and can be written as a simple fraction.
Irrational numbers cannot be written as fractions, and are numbers that have decimal places that never repeat or end.
In this case, is our only irrational number because it cannot be written as a simple fraction.