ACT

Math II

Eng. Moniem Alaa

ACT Subject test Math level 1 content

The main parts of the exam are Algebra and Geometry, so the following are
2 exams look like ACT subject test Math level 1:
1st Algebra 2nd
Geometry
Answers are after each exam.
 START GEOMETRY
REFERENCE MATERIALS
COORDINATE GEOMETRY

Midpoint ( x1 + x2 y1 + y2
2
,
2
)
Distance formula d = (x 2− x1)2 + (y − y1)2

y2 − y1
Slope of a line m=
x2 − x1

Slope-intercept form of a linear equation y = mx + b

Point-slope form of a linear equation y − y1 = m(x − x1)

Standard form of a linear equation Ax + By=C

RIGHT TRIANGLES

Pythagorean theorem a2 + b2 = c2

Trigonometric ratios B
opposite leg
Sin A =
hypotenuse

adjacent leg
cos A =
hypotenuse

opposite leg
tan A = A C
adjacent leg

30° – 60° – 90° triangle 45° – 45° – 90° triangle

60° 45°
2x x 2
x x

30° 45°
x 3 x

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 STAAR
TM

STAAR ALGEBRA II
State of Texas
REFERENCE MATERIALS
Assessments of

Academic Readiness
GENERAL FORMULAS
y2 − y1
Slope of a line m =
x2 − x1

−b b 2 − 4 ac
x =
2a
FACTORING

Difference of squares a2 − b2 = (a − b)(a + b)

Difference of cubes a3 − b3 = (a − b)(a2 + ab + b2)

Sum of cubes a3 + b3 = (a + b)(a2 − ab + b2)

LOGARITHMS

Product logb(xy) = logb x + logb y

Quotient log
b () x
y
= log
b
x − log y
b

Power log (x r) = r log x

b b

CONIC SECTIONS

General form Ax2 + Bxy + Cy2 + Dx + Ey + F = 0

Circle (x − h)2 + (y − k)2 = r2

Parabola a(x − h)2 = (y − k) (y − k)2 = a(x − h)

(x − h)2 (y − k)2 (y − k)2 (x − h)2

Ellipse + =1 + =1
a2

(x − h)2 (y − k)2 (y − k)2 (x − h)2

Hyperbola - =1 - =1
2 2 2 2
a b a b

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ALGEBRA II REFERENCE
MATERIALS
CIRCUMFERENCE

Circle C = 2r or C = d

AREA

Triangle A = 1 bh
2

Rectangle or parallelogram A = bh

Rhombus A= ½ d1 * d2

1
Trapezoid A = (b + b )h
2
2
1

.
A= ½ a*P
Regular polygon: =
A = r 2
Circle

SURFACE AREA

Lateral Total

Prism S = Ph S = Ph + 2B

1
Pyramid S = Pl S = 1 Pl + B
2 2

Cylinder S = 2rh S = 2rh + 2r 2

Cone S = rl S = rl + r 2

Sphere S = 4 r 2

VOLUME

Prism or cylinder V = Bh

Pyramid or cone V = 1 Bh
3
4 3
Sphere V= r
3

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Algebra II
DIRECTIONS
Read each question carefully. For a multiple-choice question, determine the best answer
to the question from the four answer choices provided. For a gradable question, determine
the best answer to the question. Then fill in the answer on your answer document.

1 Some values for the function f(x) = log x are given in Table 1.

Table 1 Table 2

x f(x) x g(x)

10 1 1 10

100 2 2 100

1,000 3 3 1,000

10,000 4 4 10,000

Which function can generate all the values in Table 2?

A g(x) = x10

B g(x) = 10x

10
C g(x) =
x

D g(x) = 10x

2 For what value of c will the graphs of y = 2x2 − 36x + c and y = 2(x − 9)2 − 18 be the
same?

F 63

G −180

H 99

J 144
 3 The rectangular patio shown in the diagram below is enclosed on three sides by a fence.

Patio W

House

The area of this patio is no more than 400 square feet. The total length of the three sides of this
fence is no more than 60 feet. Which system of inequalities can be used to find values of l, the
patio’s length, and w, the patio’s width, that will satisfy these conditions?

A l + 2w ≤ 60 C l + 2w ≥ 60
lw ≤ 400 lw ≥ 400

B 2l + 2w ≤ 60 D 2l + 2w ≥ 60
lw ≤ 400 lw ≥ 400
 4 The graph of the quadratic function f is shown on the grid below.

10

x
–10 –5 5 10 15 20 25 30
–5

–10

–15

–20

What does the solution set for f(x) = 0 appear to be?

F {12.5}

G {12.5, −25}

H {7.5, 17.5}

J {7.5, 12.5, 17.5}

5 The cost of printing cookbooks is $2.09 per book plus a one-time setup fee of $349. All taxes
are included. Which of the following functions models a(x), the average cost per book of
printing x cookbooks?

349
A a(x) = 2.09x +
x

2.09x + 349
B a(x) =
x

2.09 + 349
C a(x) =
2.09x

2.09x + 349
D a(x) =
2.09x

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 6 Which graph best represents the parent function of y = 4(x +3) ?

y y

5 5

4 4

3 3

2 2
F x H x
1 2 3 4 5 1 2 3 4 5

y y

5 5

4 4

3 3

2 2
G x J x
1 2 3 4 5 1 2 3 4 5

7 There were 417 cell phones sold at an electronics store in January. Since then, cell phone
sales at this store have increased at a rate of 3.75% per month. At this rate of growth, which
function can be used to determine the monthly cell phone sales m months after January?

A p(m) = 417(0.0375)m

B p(m) = 417(1.0375)m

C p(m) = 417(0.9625)(m + 1)

D p(m) = 417(0.0375)(m + 1)

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 8 The graph of the function f is shown on the grid below.

9
8
7
6
5
4
3
2
1

–9 –8 –7 –6 –5 –4 –3 –2 –1 –1 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
x

–2
–3
–4
–5
–6
–7
–8
–9

Based on the graph, for what values of x is f(x) > 0?

F All real numbers greater than 0

G All real numbers greater than 1

H All real numbers less than −2 or greater than 2

J All real numbers greater than −2 and less than 2

9 The sum of a number, n, and its square root can be represented by the equation
y = n + √𝒏 . If y = 20, which of the following is true?

A n = 16

B n = 4

C n = 16 and n = 25

D n = 4 and n = 5

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 10 The graph of the function h was obtained from the graph of the function g using a composite
transformation, as shown below.

Which equation can be used to describe h(x) in terms of g(x)?

F h(x) = g(x + 4) + 2

G h(x) = g(x + 4) − 2

H h(x) = g(x − 4) − 2

J h(x) = g(x − 4) + 2

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 11 A craftsman wants to spend less than $300 on supplies for making bracelets and necklaces.
Supplies for 1 bracelet cost $4, and supplies for 1 necklace cost $9. This relationship is shown
in the graph below.

y Jewelry Supplies

50

Supplies for Necklaces

40

30

20

10

x
0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80
Supplies for Bracelets

The craftsman wants to make at least 10 more bracelets than necklaces. Which of the following is a
reasonable solution?

A 25 bracelets and 20 necklaces C 40 bracelets and 20 necklaces

B 30 bracelets and 15 necklaces D 15 bracelets and 25 necklaces

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 12 Which function’s graph has a vertex at (3, 5) and contains the point (5, 13)?

1
F y = (x + 3)2 − 5
10

G y = 1 (x − 3)2 − 5
10

H y = 2(x − 3)2 + 5

J y = 2(x + 3)2 + 5

13 What value of p makes the equation below true?

19
= 5
4p − 1

Record your answer and fill in the bubbles on your answer document.

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 x2 y2 = 1 is graphed below.
14 An equation in the form +
a2 b2

x
1 2 3 4 5

x2 y2
If the values of a and b remain the same, which graph best represents + = 1?
b2 a2

y y

5 5

4 4

3 3

2 2
F x H x
1 2 3 4 5 1 2 3 4 5

y y
5
5
4
4
3
3
2
2
G x J x
1 2 3 4 5
1 2 3 4 5

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 15 An object is launched into the air. The table below shows the object’s height above the
ground at various times.

Height vs. Time

Height Above
Elapsed Time
the Ground
(seconds)
(meters)

1 78

2 109

3 131

4 143

5 145

6 137

Based on the data in the table, which of the following is closest to the object’s height above the
ground 9 seconds after being launched?

A 110 m C 10 m

B 55 m D 95 m

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 16 A quadratic function is graphed on the grid below.

9
8
7
6
5
4
3
2
1

–9 –8 –7 –6 –5 –4 –3 –2 –1 –1 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
x

–2
–3
–4
–5
–6
–7
–8
–9

If this function is written in the form y = a(x − h)2 + k, what is the value of a?

F −3

G −8

H 5

J 2

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 17 Which two transformations can be used to obtain the graph of g(x) = − X− c from the

graph of f(x) =√𝑿 if c > 0?

A A translation to the right c units followed by a reflection across the x-axis

B A translation to the left c units followed by a reflection across the x-axis

C A translation to the right c units followed by a reflection across the y-axis

D A translation to the left c units followed by a reflection across the y-axis

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 18 What is the x-value of the solution to the system of equations below?

x + y + z = 8 x + 2y = 6 y + z = 4

Record your answer and fill in the bubbles on your answer document.

19 The function below can be used to model the area of a rectangle in square inches, A, if the
rectangle has a perimeter of 72 inches and a width of w inches.

A = 36w − w2

In this situation, which of the following best describes the domain of the function?

F 0 <w < 6

G 0 < w < 72

H 0 < w < 18

J 0 < w < 36
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 20 A table of values for the quadratic function g is shown below.

x g(x)

−1 −55
2 −16
5 5
6 8
9 5
10 0
12 −16
14 −40

Which of the following statements about the graph of g are true?

I. The graph has a line of symmetry at x = 7.

II. The graph has a y-intercept at (0, —40).
III. The graph has an x-intercept at (4, 0).
IV. The graph has a vertex at (6, 8).

F I and II only H I, II, and III only

G III and IV only J I, II, III, and IV

21 The product of 2 consecutive odd integers is 483. If x represents the smaller integer, which
equation can be used to find both integers?

A x(x + 2) = 483

B x(x + 1) = 483

C x(x + 3) = 483

D (x + 1)(x + 2) = 483

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 7x − 22
22 If 5 is an element in the domain of f(x) = , what is the corresponding element in
the range? 4

Record your answer and fill in the bubbles on your answer document.

23 The roots of a quadratic equation are given by the expression below.

Which of the following is an equivalent expression?

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 24 An antibiotic is introduced into a colony of 12,000 bacteria during a laboratory experiment.
The function below can be used to model the number of bacteria in the colony after
m minutes.

n(m) = 12,000(0.851)10

Which value is closest to the amount of time needed for the population of the colony to drop to 8,000
bacteria?

F 11 min

G 25 min

H 8 min

J 42 min

25 The table below shows values of a quadratic function g.

x g(x)
−5 −11
−4 8
−3 21
−2 28
−1 29
0 24
1 13
2 −4
3 −27

Based on the table, in which interval can a solution to g(x) = 0 be found?

A −5 < x < −4

B −2 < x < −1

C −1 < x < 1

D 2 < x < 3

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 26 The given function models the equivalent resistance in ohms, R, when a fixed 9-ohm resistor
is connected in parallel with a variable resistor of x ohms.

9x
R =
9+ x

Which value of x is closest to the number of ohms needed in the variable resistor for there to be an
equivalent resistance, R, of 6.4 ohms?

F 15.4

G 57.6

H 3.7

J 22.2

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 27 For the functions h and g, which statement is true if h(x) = g(x + 14) − 12?

A The graph of h is the result of the graph of g being translated right 14 units and down
12 units.

B The graph of h is the result of the graph of g being translated left 14 units and down
12 units.

C The graph of h is the result of the graph of g being translated right 14 units and up
12 units.

D The graph of h is the result of the graph of g being translated left 14 units and up
12 units.

28 The graph of the exponential function f is shown on the grid below.

56

48

40

32

24

16

x
–7 –6 –5 –4 –3 –2 –1 1 2 3
–8

–16

–24

For what values of x is f(x) > 16?

F x > −2

G x > 0

H −2 < x < 2

J ∞ < x < −2

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 29 What value of n makes √10 − 3𝑛 = 7 true?

Record your answer and fill in the bubbles on your answer document.

30 Which equation has the same graph as 2x2 − 4x − y + 11 = 0?

F y = (2x − 1)2 + 9

G y = (2x − 1)2 + 13

H y = 2(x − 1)2 + 9

J y = 2(x − 1)2 + 13

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 31 A sector of a circle is shown below.

r

The area, A, of the sector is times the square of the radius, r. Which graph represents this
4
relationship?

A A
Area

Area
A C

r r
0 Radius 0 Radius

A A
Area

Area

B D

r r
0 Radius 0 Radius

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 32 The hypotenuse of a right triangle is 17 inches long. A leg of this triangle, y, is 1 inch less
than twice the length of the other leg, x. Which system of equations can be used to determine
the lengths of the 2 legs of this right triangle in inches?

F x2 + y2 = 289
y = 2x − 1

G x2 + y2 = 289
2x + y = 1

H x + y = 17
y = 2x − 1

J x + y = 17
2x + y = 1

33 What is the solution set for x2 + 4 = 6x?

A {−3± i 14 }
B {−3± 5 }
C {3± i 14 }
D {3± 5 }

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 34 A plane intersects a double cone as shown below.

What conic section is created by this intersection?

F Circle

G Ellipse

H Hyperbola

J Parabola

35 Each year an architecture firm employs senior interns and junior interns. Senior interns
receive $400 per week, and junior interns receive $300 per week. This year a minimum of
7 but no more than 13 interns will be hired. The amount spent per week on interns cannot
exceed $4,000. Which statement about this situation is not true?

A The architecture firm can employ 13 junior interns.

B The architecture firm can employ 4 senior interns and 7 junior interns.

C If both types of interns are hired, the firm will spend a minimum of $2,200 per week
on interns.

D If both types of interns are hired, the firm will spend a maximum of $3,800 per week
on interns.
36 Which table
contains
+ 11 ?
only values
in the
solution set
for y ≤
√𝟐𝟓 − 𝑿

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x y X y

−24 19 −24 19
F −11 17 −11 18

H 9 10 9 −18
24 9 24 −19

x y x y

−24 18 −24 9
G −11 16 −11 10
9 11 9 15
24 9 24 17

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 37 For what value of b will f (x) = x2 + bx + 400 have −20 as its only zero?

Record your answer and fill in the bubbles on your answer document.

38 Which function is equivalent to its inverse?

2x − 1
A f(x) =
2

B 3− x
g(x) =
3

C h(x) = 7 − x

D j(x) = x − 4

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 39 Which of the following gives the equations for all the vertical asymptotes of the graph of
x+4
f (x) = ?
(x + 8)(x − 5)

F x = −4

G x = −5 and x = 8

H x = −2 and x = 5

J x = −8 and x = 5

40 What is the range of f (x) = x2 + 1?

A All real numbers

B All real numbers greater than or equal to 0

C All real numbers greater than or equal to 1

D All real numbers less than or equal to 1

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 41 Which of the following ordered pairs is a solution to the system of inequalities given below?

x +y < 4
x2 + y < 8

F (1, 5)

G (1, 2)

H (4, −1)

J (−4, −1)

42 A rectangular parking lot measures 150 feet by 230 feet. The owner of the parking lot will
expand the lot’s size by adding x feet and 2x feet to its dimensions, as shown below.

150 ft

230 ft 2x

If the total area of the parking lot cannot exceed 40,000 square feet, which inequality can be used to
find all possible values of x?

A (230 + 2x)(150 + x) ≤ 40,000

B (230 + x)(150 + 2x) ≤ 40,000

C (230 + 2x)(150 + x) ≥ 40,000

D (230 + x)(150 + 2x) ≥ 40,000

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 43 Which type of transformation can be used to obtain the graph of g(x) = 4(2x) from the graph
of f(x) = 2x?

F Vertical shrink

G Vertical shift down

H Vertical shift up

J Vertical stretch

44 What is the greatest value in the domain of the function graphed below?

2
1 2 3 4 5 6 7
x
–7 –6 –5 –4 –3 –2 –1
–1

–2

–3

–4

–5

–6

A 2

B 6

C 4

D 7

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 45 A function is graphed below.

1
x
1 2 3 4 5

Which function is best represented by this graph?

F y = −(x + 1)2 + 4

G y = −(x − 1)2 + 4

H y = −x2 + 4x + 3

J y = −x2 − 4x + 3

46 The average speed of sound in air at t degrees Celsius can be found using the function below.
The speed, s, is measured in meters per second.

s = 20.05 t + 273.15

If sound is traveling in air at an average speed of 356.5 meters per second, which temperature is
closest to the value of t?

A 76°C

B 503°C

C 43°C

D 309°C

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50

y Defective Parts

260
250
240
230
220
210

Number of Defective Parts

200
190
180
170
160
150
(per 10,000)

140
130
120
110
100
90
80
70
60
50

x
0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

Week

A factory began producing new parts. Data were collected on the number of defective parts per
10,000 parts produced. The graph shown displays some of the data for the first 10 weeks of
production. Based on the graph, during which week were approximately 130 defective parts per
10,000 produced?

F Week 3

G Week 5

H Week 6

J Week 8

STOP
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 Answers for Algebra
Answer Key

Item Reporting Readiness or Content Student Correct Answer

Number Category Supporting Expectation
1 7 Readiness A.11(A) B
2 4 Readiness A.7(A) J
3 2 Readiness A.3(A) A
4 3 Supporting A.8(C) H
5 6 Readiness A.10(F) B
6 1 Supporting A.4(A) F
7 7 Readiness A.11(F) B
8 6 Supporting A.10(E) H
9 5 Readiness A.9(F) A
10 1 Readiness A.4(B) H
11 2 Readiness A.3(C) B
12 3 Readiness A.6(B) H
13 6 Supporting A.10(D) 1.2
14 4 Supporting A.5(B) F
15 1 Readiness A.1(B) B
16 4 Readiness A.7(A) J
17 5 Supporting A.9(A) A
18 3 Readiness A.8(D) G
19 2 Readiness A.3(B) 4
20 3 Readiness A.6(A) J
21 7 Readiness A.11(A) A
22 3 Readiness A.6(B) H
23 3 Readiness A.8(A) A
24 1 Readiness A.1(A) 3.25
25 2 Supporting A.2(B) A
26 7 Readiness A.11(F) G
27 3 Readiness A.8(D) A
28 6 Readiness A.10(F) J
29 1 Readiness A.4(B) B
30 7 Supporting A.11(E) F
31 5 Supporting A.9(D) -13
32 4 Supporting A.5(E) H
33 3 Readiness A.6(B) B
34 2 Readiness A.3(A) F
35 3 Supporting A.8(B) D
36 4 Supporting A.5(A) H
37 2 Readiness A.3(C) D
38 5 Supporting A.9(E) G
39 2 Supporting A.2(A) C
40 3 Supporting A.6(C) 40
41 1 Supporting A.4(C) C
42 6 Supporting A.10(A) J
43 3 Readiness A.6(A) C
44 2 Readiness A.3(B) G
45 3 Readiness A.8(A) A
46 7 Supporting A.11(B) J
47 1 Readiness A.1(A) B
48 4 Readiness A.7(A) F
49 5 Readiness A.9(F) C
50 1 Readiness A.1(B) G
 Geometry

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DIRECTIONS
Read each question carefully. For a multiple-choice question, determine the best answer
to the question from the four answer choices provided. For a gradable question, determine
the best answer to the question. Then fill in the answer on your answer document.

1 CD has an endpoint at (2, −1) and a midpoint at (8, 3). Which measure is closest to the
length of CD ?

A 20.4 units

B 8.9 units

C 14.4 units

D 11.7 units

2 Isosceles trapezoid JKLM is shown below.

J 39 units K
120°
17 units

M 56 units L

If the dimensions of trapezoid JKLM are multiplied by a scale factor of f to create trapezoid
J′K ′L′M′, which statement is true?

F Trapezoid J′K ′L′M′ contains two base angles measuring 30° each.

G The longer base of trapezoid J′K ′L′M′ is 56f units.

H The bases of trapezoid J′K ′L′M′ have lengths of 22 units and 39 units.

J Trapezoid J′K ′L′M′ contains two base angles measuring (120f )° each.

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 3 Which pair of triangles has enough given information to prove that the triangles are
congruent?

D None of these

4 In the diagram below, the angle of depression from P to Q is 45°.

P
45°

Cliff

32 ft Q

Not drawn to scale

Which of the following is closest to the distance between P and Q?

F 45.3 ft

G 22.6 ft

H 55.4 ft

J 18.5 ft

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 5 The rectangular pyramid shown below was intersected by a plane parallel to base ABCD to
form quadrilateral A′B′C ′D′.

A’ B’

D’ C’
A B

D C

Based on this information, which statement cannot be proved true?

A ABCD ∼ A′B′C ′D′ C ∠ AA′D′ ≅ ∠BB′A′

AF BF D ∠ BCD ≅ ∠B′C′D′
B =

A′F B′F

6 Five spheres are being painted for a display at a store. If the diameter of each sphere is
7 centimeters, which value is closest to the total surface area that will be painted?

F 770 cm2

G 154 cm2

H 192 cm2

J 440 cm2

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 7 On the map below, Main Street, 10th Street, and Highway 1 intersect to form a right triangle.

Highway 1

40°
10th St.

The distance between 10th Street and Main Street along Highway 1 is 5.6 mi. Which measure is
closest to the length of Main Street from Highway 1 to 10th Street?

A 8.7 mi C 4.7 mi

B 3.6 mi D 7.3 mi

8 For triangles ABC and DEF, ∠A ≅ ∠D and ∠B ≅ ∠E. Based on this information, which
statement is a reasonable conclusion?

F ∠C ≅ ∠D because they are corresponding angles of congruent triangles.

G CA ≅ FD because they are corresponding parts of congruent triangles.

H ∠C ≅ ∠F because they are corresponding angles of similar triangles.

J AB ≅ DE because they are corresponding parts of similar triangles.

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 9 and are secants of circle V, as shown below.

X
W
60°
U

72°
V Y

Based on this information, which of the following can be proved true?

ˆ ˆ
A m∠ZUY = m∠ZVY C mWX = 180○ − mWZ

1 ˆ ˆ 1 ^ ˆ
B m∠XUY = (mWZ + mX Y) D m∠WUX = (mZY − mWX)
2 2

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 10 PQ is shown on the coordinate grid below. The coordinates of P and Q are integers.

3
P
Q
2

x
–5 –4 –3 –2 –1 1 2 3 4 5
–1

–2

–3

–4

–5

Point (x, y) lies on the perpendicular bisector of PQ. What is the value of x? Record your

answer and fill in the bubbles on your answer document.

11 A conditional statement is given below.

If two interior angles of a triangle are acute, then

the third interior angle must be obtuse.

Which of the following best describes this statement?

A This statement is true because all obtuse triangles have two acute interior angles.

B This statement is false because the third interior angle must also be acute.

C This statement is true because a triangle can have at most one interior obtuse angle.

D This statement is false because the third interior angle can be acute, right, or obtuse.

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 12 The side length of a smaller square is one-third the side length of a larger square. Which of
the following statements describes the area of the smaller square?

F 1
The area of the smaller square is the area of the larger square.
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G 1
The area of the smaller square is the area of the larger square.
6

H 1
The area of the smaller square is the area of the larger square.
9

1
J The area of the smaller square is the area of the larger square.
3

13 A pattern of dots is shown in the four figures below.

Figure 1 Figure 2 Figure 3 Figure 4

If the pattern continues, which expression can be used to find the total number of dots in Figure n?

A 3n − 5

B 2n + 2

C 2n + 3

D 3n − 1

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 14 The equation of a line containing one leg of a right triangle is y = −4x. Which of the
following equations could represent the line containing the other leg of this triangle?

1
F y =− x H y = 4x
4

1
G y = x +2 J y = −4x + 2
4

15 Two regular hexagons with center C and apothems a and b are shown in the figure below.
Each vertex of the smaller hexagon is a midpoint on a side of the larger hexagon.

If a = 12 √3 cm and b = 18 cm, what is the total area of the shaded regions?

A 648 √3 cm2

B 36 √3 cm2

C 216 √3 cm2

D 1,512 √3 cm2

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 16 The two conditional statements below are true.

If ∠3 and ∠4 form a linear pair, then they are supplementary.

If ∠3 and ∠4 are supplementary, then m∠3 + m∠4 = 180°.

Based on these conditional statements, which statement must also be true?

F If ∠3 and ∠4 form a linear pair, then m∠3 + m∠4 = 180°.

G If ∠3 and ∠4 form a linear pair, then m∠3 = 90°, and m∠4 = 90°.

H If m∠3 + m∠4 = 180°, then ∠3 and ∠4 form a linear pair.

J If ∠3 and ∠4 are supplementary, then ∠3 and ∠4 form a linear pair.

17 Rectangle STUW is shown below.

S T

20 in. 8 in.

W V U
5 in.

What is ST ?

A 33 in.

B 24 in.

C 464 in.

D 361 in.

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 18 A statement is given below.

The number of square units in the area of a square is greater than or equal to the number
of units in the perimeter of the square.

Which side length of a square provides a counterexample to the given statement?

F 6 units

G 4 units

H 10 units

J 2 units

19 The table below contains a pattern formed by the number of sides and the measure in
degrees of each exterior angle of several regular convex polygons.

Exterior Angle Measures of Regular Polygons

Number of Sides 3 4 5 6 10 15 20 45 90

Exterior Angle
120 90 72 60 36 24 18 8 4
Measure (degrees)

If the pattern in the table continues, which statement is true?

A As the number of sides in the polygon increases by 1, the measure of each exterior
angle decreases by 25%.

B The product of the number of sides in the polygon and the measure of each exterior
angle is a constant.

C The measure of each exterior angle is a multiple of 6 degrees.

D If the number of sides in the polygon is even, the measure of each exterior angle is a
multiple of 3 degrees.

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 20 The volume of a rectangular prism is 960 cubic inches. If the dimensions of the base are
doubled and the height remains the same to create a new prism, what will be the volume of
the new rectangular prism in cubic inches?

Record your answer and fill in the bubbles on your answer document.

21 The hand on the circular clock in the figure below measures 10 cm.

11 12 1
2
10
3
9
8 7 6 5 4

Which of the following is closest to the distance that the tip of the hand travels as it moves from the
12 to the 3?

A 79 cm

B 21 cm

C 63 cm

D 16 cm

22 A plane intersects a cylinder. Which of the following cannot be formed by this intersection?

F Triangle

G Line

H Rectangle

J Circle

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 23 Which expression can be used to find the length of QR in centimeters?

20°
R 19 cm S

A 19(cos 20°)

B 19(tan 20°)

C 19(sin 70°)

D 19(tan 70°)

24 In circle E below, ∠ AEB ≅ ∠ CED.

Based on this information, which statement must be true?

F AB ≅ CD

G EB ⊥ EC

H m∠AED = 4(m∠DEC)

J m∠AEB + m∠DEC = m∠BEC

 25 The graph of line g is shown below.

(–4, 6)
(4, 2)

−10−9 −8 −7 −6 −5 −4 −3 −2 −1 x
−1
g
−2

−3

−4

−5

−6

Which equation describes a line parallel to line g that has a y-intercept at (0, −1)?

1
A y = 2x − 1 C y =− x −1
2

1
B y = x −1 D y = −2x − 1
2

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 26 Three gears in a machine are positioned relative to each other to form an isosceles right
triangle, as shown below.

9.1 2 cm

B C

What is the distance in centimeters between the centers of the gears located at B and C? Record your

answer and fill in the bubbles on your answer document.

27 The following conditional statement is true.

If a quadrilateral is a square, then it has four congruent sides.

Which statement must also be true?

A If a quadrilateral has four congruent sides, then it is a square.

B If a quadrilateral does not have four congruent sides, then it is not a square.

C If a quadrilateral is not a square, then it does not have four congruent sides.

D If a quadrilateral does not have four congruent sides, then it is a square.

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 28 A conical paper cup is shown in the diagram below.

4.5 cm

6 cm
7.5 cm

Which value is closest to the maximum volume of water this cup can hold?

F 159 cm3

G 32 cm3

H 127 cm3

J 40 cm3

3
29 The slope of a line passing through H(−2, 5) is − . Which ordered pair represents a point on
this line? 4

A (6, −1)

B (2, 8)

C (−5, 1)

D (1, 1)
 30 Which statement about a triangular prism is true?

F A triangular prism has 4 faces, 6 edges, and 4 vertices.

G A triangular prism has 3 faces, 6 edges, and 3 vertices.

H A triangular prism has 5 faces, 9 edges, and 6 vertices.

J A triangular prism has 6 faces, 11 edges, and 8 vertices.

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 31 In QRS, RT is an altitude.

5 cm

Q T S
3 cm

Which additional condition would not be sufficient to prove that QR = SR?

A T is the midpoint of QS.

B RT bisects ∠QRS.

C TS = 2 cm

D RT = 4 cm

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 32 Lines r, t, n, and v intersect as shown to form isosceles trapezoid ABCD.

r t

n
B C

v
A D (7y − 4)°

Which expression represents the measure of ∠1 in degrees?

F 180 ÷ (7y − 4) H (7y − 4)

G 180 − 2(7y − 4) J 180 − (7y − 4)

33 A banner is composed of two congruent triangles and a rectangle, as shown below.

12 cm
10 cm

17 cm

What is the total area of the banner in square centimeters?

Record your answer and fill in the bubbles on your answer document.

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 34 The front, side, and top views of a three-dimensional figure made of identical cubes are
shown below.

Top view Front view Side view

Which diagram best represents this three-dimensional figure?

F H

G J

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 35 The first four stages of a pattern of arcs from congruent circles are shown below.

−
53.3°
180° 120° 80°
Stage 1 Stage 2 Stage 3 Stage 4

If this pattern continues, which expression can be used to find the degree measure of the arc in Stage
n?

A 20(10 − n2)

1(n − 1)
B 180
3

C 60(4 − n)

n
2
D 270
3

36 In the figure below, k t and k ⊥ q.

k t
D
r

B
C

A
q

Based on this information, which statement can be proved true?

F ∠ ACB ≅ ∠ ABC

G oCAB is an acute triangle.

H ∠ DCB ≅ ∠ BCA

J oCAB is a right triangle.

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 37 The main entrance to the Louvre art museum is shaped like a pyramid. The pyramid is
71 feet tall and has a slant height of approximately 91 feet. Each side of the square base
measures 115 feet.

Which of the following is closest to the lateral surface area of the pyramid?

A 20,930 ft2

B 16,330 ft2

C 10, 465 ft2

D 34,155 ft2

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 38 A company is designing a flotation device made of foam. The shape of the design is modeled
below.

Which net can be folded to form the shape of the flotation device?

F H

G J

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 39 The diagram below shows the arcs and segments used to construct oABC, given line k.

k
A W B

Based on this construction, which statement is not true?

A ∠AWC is complementary to ∠CWB.

B oCWB is a right triangle.

C oACB is isosceles.

D m∠CAB = m∠CBA

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 40 Parallelogram ABCD was transformed to form parallelogram A′B′C ′D′.

C
B
C'
B'
D
A D'
–10 –9 –8 –7 –6 –5 –4 –3 –2 –1
x

–1

–2
A'
–3

–4

–5

–6

Which rule describes the transformation that was used to form parallelogram A′B′C ′D′?

F (x, −y)

G (−x, y)

H (x + 6, −y)

J (−x, y − 3)

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 41 Within a square section of land, a landscaper will build a path, as represented by the shaded
section in the diagram below.

30°

15 ft

60°
60°

15 ft
y

30°

Which measure is closest to the value of y?

A 5.5 ft

B 3.1 ft

C 4.3 ft

D 7.5 ft

42 The top of a bench has a length of 5 ft and a width of 2 ft. A second bench is similar to the
first bench. The top of the second bench is 3 ft wide. What is the length of the top of the
second bench?

F 6 ft

G 7 ft

H 4.5 ft

J 7.5 ft

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 43 oABC and oPQR are shown in the diagram below.

B R P

50° 60°
A C Q

Based on the information provided in the diagram, what is m∠P in degrees? Record your

answer and fill in the bubbles on your answer document.

44 A civil engineer is drawing a plan for the location and length of a new underground sewer pipe
on a coordinate grid. The pipe on the plan will run from point N (a, −2) to point P (1, b) on
the coordinate grid. Which expression represents the shortest distance between N and P in
units?

F (a + 2)2 + (1 − b)2

G (1 − a)2 + (b + 2)2

H (a 2)2 (1 b)2

J (1 a)2 (b 2)2

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 45 In the spinner modeled below, Sector 1 has twice the area of Sector 3.

4
3

If the arrow is spun once, what is the probability that the arrow will land in Sector 1?

1 1
A C
3 6

1 2
B D
4 3

46 A triangle is enlarged by multiplying each of its dimensions by 4. Based on this information,

which of the following statements is true?

F The perimeter of the new triangle is 12 times the perimeter of the original triangle.

G The perimeter of the new triangle is 16 times the perimeter of the original triangle.

H The perimeter of the new triangle is 18 times the perimeter of the original triangle.

J The perimeter of the new triangle is 4 times the perimeter of the original triangle.

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 47 The slopes of the sides of quadrilateral ABCD are shown in the table below.

Side Slope

2
AB
5
2
BC −
5

2
CD
5
5
AD −
2

Which statement describes the relationships between the sides of the quadrilateral?

A AD is parallel to BC, but AB is not parallel to CD.

B AB is parallel to CD, but AD is not parallel to BC .

C AB is parallel to CD, and AD is parallel to BC .

D AD is not parallel to BC, and AB is not parallel to CD.

48 Two motorcycles start at the same point. One motorcycle travels 15 km due north and stops.
The second motorcycle travels 32 km due west and stops. Which value is closest to the
distance between the motorcycles when they stop?

F 28.3 km

G 47.0 km

H 35.3 km

J 21.9 km

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 49 A town wants to fence in a rectangular section of a park. The table shows five possible plans
for the dimensions of this fenced section. The changes in the width and the length of these
plans follow a pattern.

Width Length Area (square

Plan
(feet) (feet) feet)

1 16 34 544
2 18 32 576
3 20 30 600
4 22 28 616
5 24 26 624

If six additional plans are added to the table and follow the same pattern, which conclusion is not
correct?

A The area of one of the additional plans exceeds 624 square feet.

B The area of one of the additional plans is less than 544 square feet.

C The area in Plan 6 is the same as the area in Plan 5.

D The area in Plan 7 is less than the area in Plan 6.

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 50 Points A, B, C, and D are the vertices of a square. Points E and F are the centers of two
congruent semicircles that are tangent to each other at point G.

A 6 D
5

E G 4 F
–9 –8 –7 –6 –5 –4 –3 –2 –1
x
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
–1
B –3
C
–4

–5

–6

–7

Which value is closest to the area of the shaded regions?

F 7.7 units2

G 4.3 units2

H 17.2 units2

J 64.3 units2

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 51 The diagram below represents one layout of a hexagonal swimming pool that contains a drain
at point D in the center of a rectangular yard.

Other layouts are also being considered. Which layout is the result of a 90° counterclockwise rotation
of the original layout using D as the center of rotation?

A C
D

B D
D

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 52 In oDAC shown below, EB DC .

18 cm

E B
4.8 cm

D C

If AC = 28.5 cm, what is the length of AB ?

F 22.5 cm

G 14.4 cm

H 36.1 cm

J 23.7 cm

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STAAR Geometry Answers Answer
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Key
2013 Release

Item Reporting Readiness or Content Student Correct Answer

Number Category Supporting Expectation
1 3 Readiness G.7(C) C
2 5 Supporting G.11(A) G
3 4 Readiness G.10(B) D
4 2 Readiness G.5(D) F
5 1 Readiness G.2(B) C
6 4 Readiness G.8(D) F
7 5 Readiness G.11(C) A
8 1 Supporting G.3(B) H
9 4 Supporting G.9(C) B
10 3 Supporting G.7(A) -2.5
11 1 Readiness G.3(C) D
12 5 Readiness G.11(D) H
13 2 Readiness G.5(A) D
14 3 Readiness G.7(B) G
15 4 Readiness G.8(A) C
16 1 Supporting G.3(E) F
17 4 Readiness G.8(C) B
18 1 Readiness G.3(C) J
19 2 Supporting G.5(B) B
20 5 Readiness G.11(D) 3840
21 4 Supporting G.8(B) D
22 3 Supporting G.6(A) F
23 5 Readiness G.11(C) B
24 1 Readiness G.2(B) F
25 3 Readiness G.7(B) C
26 2 Readiness G.5(D) 9.1
27 1 Supporting G.3(A) B
28 4 Readiness G.8(D) H
29 3 Readiness G.7(C) A
30 4 Supporting G.9(D) H
31 4 Readiness G.10(B) C
32 2 Supporting G.4(A) G
33 4 Readiness G.8(A) 290
34 3 Supporting G.6(C) F
35 2 Readiness G.5(A) D
36 1 Readiness G.2(B) J
37 4 Readiness G.8(D) A
38 3 Supporting G.6(B) G
39 1 Supporting G.2(A) A
40 4 Supporting G.10(A) J
41 2 Readiness G.5(D) A
42 5 Supporting G.11(B) J
43 4 Readiness G.10(B) 50
44 3 Readiness G.7(C) J
45 4 Supporting G.8(E) A
46 5 Readiness G.11(D) J
47 3 Readiness G.7(B) B
48 4 Readiness G.8(C) H
49 1 Supporting G.3(D) A
50 4 Readiness G.8(A) F
51 2 Supporting G.5(C) D
52 5 Readiness G.11(C) F