2024 LPN Entrance Exam Study Guide Math, Verbal Ability, Science, Anatomy & Physiology

2024 LPN Entrance Exam Study Guide Math, Verbal Ability, Science, Anatomy & Physiology

2024 LPN Entrance Exam Study Guide Math, Verbal
Ability, Science, Anatomy & Physiology
greatest common factor GCF ——– Correct Answer ——— the largest number that
divides evenly into 2 or more numbers
least common multiple LCM ——– Correct Answer ——— the smallest number that 2 or
more numbers divide into evenly
relatively prime ——– Correct Answer ——— term used to describe two or more
numbers whose GCF is 1
least common denominator ——– Correct Answer ——— LCM of denominators of 2 or
more fractions
addends ——– Correct Answer ——— Numbers that are added together
sum ——– Correct Answer ——— the answer to an addition problem
minuend ——– Correct Answer ——— the number you subtract from in a subtraction
problem
subtrahend ——– Correct Answer ——— the number you subtract in a subtraction
problem
difference ——– Correct Answer ——— the answer to a subtraction problem
factor ——– Correct Answer ——— a number that is multiplied by another number
product ——– Correct Answer ——— the answer to a multiplication problem
divisor ——– Correct Answer ——— the number that divides into another number
dividend ——– Correct Answer ——— the number that is divided by the divisor
quotient ——– Correct Answer ——— the answer to a division problem
rational numbers ——– Correct Answer ——— numbers that can be expressed as
fractions
whole number ——– Correct Answer ——— any positive, nonfraction or nondecimal
numbersuch as 1, 2, 3, and so on

prime numbers ——– Correct Answer ——— a number which can only be divided by
itself and 1. The first few prime numbers are 2, 3, 5. 7, 11, 13, 17, 19, 23, 29
composite number ——– Correct Answer ——— A number greater than 0 that has
more than two different factors. (opposite of a prime number)
average ——– Correct Answer ——— sum of the numbers, divided by the number of
numbers added.
exponent (power) ——– Correct Answer ——— tells you how many times to multiply
the base by itself
square root ——– Correct Answer ——— the number that is multiplied by itself to
obtain another number
radical ——– Correct Answer ——— square root symbol
radicand ——– Correct Answer ——— the number underneath the square root symbol
cube root ——– Correct Answer ——— number that is multiplied by itself three times to
obtain another number
integer ——– Correct Answer ——— any positive whole number, negative whole
number, or zero. Integers may not contain fractions or decimals
real numbers ——– Correct Answer ——— all numbers on the number line
fraction ——– Correct Answer ——— any number that can be written in the for A/B,
where A and B are integers, and B is not 0. It is not possible to divide by 0
reciprocal ——– Correct Answer ——— the resulting fraction when you switch the
numerator and denominator
ipso facto ——— Correct Answer ——— by that very fact or act
efficient ——— Correct Answer ——— being effective without wasting time or effort or
expense
eccentric ——— Correct Answer ——— Not conventional; a little kooky; irregular
ascertain ——— Correct Answer ——— Find out with certainty
hypothetical ——— Correct Answer ——— (adj.) supposed or assumed true, but
unproven (Even though it has been celebrated by seven major newspapers, that the
drug will be a success when tested in humans is still hypothetical.)

tedium ——— Correct Answer ——— dullness; monotony; boredom
requisite ——— Correct Answer ——— required; necessary
calamity ——— Correct Answer ——— A serious event causing distress or misfortune
impassioned ——— Correct Answer ——— filled with passionate emotion
conversion ——— Correct Answer ——— change
impertinent ——— Correct Answer ——— Rude and disrespectful
impetuous ——— Correct Answer ——— Quick to act without thinking
impressionable ——— Correct Answer ——— easily influenced
interloper ——— Correct Answer ——— intruder
scapegoat ——— Correct Answer ——— a person or thing carrying the blame for
others
indomitable ——— Correct Answer ——— (adj.) unconquerable, refusing to yield
reproved ——— Correct Answer ——— punished especially by reproof or reprimand
conversant ——— Correct Answer ——— knowledgeable about or experienced with
gamut ——— Correct Answer ——— the whole range or extent
guile ——— Correct Answer ——— sly, cunning intelligence
integrity ——— Correct Answer ——— (n.) honesty, high moral standards; an
unimpaired condition, completeness, soundness
infer ——— Correct Answer ——— A conclusion reached on the basis of evidence and
reasoning
allusion ——— Correct Answer ——— A direct or indirect reference to something which
is presumably commonly known, such as an event, book, myth, place, or work of art.
proposal ——— Correct Answer ——— A plan or suggestion put forward for
consideration or discussion by others
apex ——— Correct Answer ——— Highest point
acronym ——— Correct Answer ——— a word made up of the initials of other words
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Integer

All whole numbers (both positive and negative) and zero.

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Whole Number

Natural numbers ( counting numbers) and zero; 0, 1, 2, 3…

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Natural Number

The set of numbers 1, 2, 3, 4, … Also called counting numbers.

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Rational Number

A number that can be written as a/b where a and b are integers, but b is not equal to 0.

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Irrational Number

A number that cannot be written as a quotient of two integers.

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Real Number

All rational and irrational numbers

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TERM

Algebra

DEFINITION

A mathematical phrase involving at least one variable and sometimes numbers and operation symbols.

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TERM

A REAL-WORLD APPROACH

DEFINITION

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LOCATION

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Monomial

A polynomial with one term

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Binomial

A polynomial with two terms

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Trinomial

A polynomial with three terms

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Polynomial

with four or more terms

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Degree of a Polynomial

The highest degree of any term in the polynomial

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Factoring

To express a polynomial as the product of monomials and polynomials

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Even Integers

Can be divided by two without a remainder including the following:
0, 2, -2, 4,- 4, 6, -6, …

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Odd Integers

Set of integers that cannot be divided exactly by 2

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Positive Integers

Integers greater than 0

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Negative Integers

Integers less than 0

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Hypoteneuse

The longest side of a set square or a right triangle, opposite the right angle.

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Pythagorean Theorem

a²+b²=c²

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Area of a Rectangle

A = lw

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Perimeter of a Rectangle

P = 2l + 2w

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Area of a Triangle

A = 1/2bh

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Supplementary Angle

Two angles whose sum is 180 degrees

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Complementary Angle

Two angles whose sum is 90 degrees

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Slope

Slope = m = y₂-y₁/x₂-x₁

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y-intercept

The y-coordinate of a point where a graph crosses the y-axis

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x-intercept

the x-coordinate of a point where a graph crosses the x-axis

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Origin Point

(0,0)

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Slope-Intercept Form

y = mx + b, where m is the slope and b is the y-intercept of the line.

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Standard Form

Ax + By = C

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Perimeter of a Triangle

P = a + b + c

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Radius

The distance from the centre of a circle to any point on the circle

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Diameter

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Circumfrance

The distance around a circle

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Associative Property of Addition

Changing the grouping of terms will not change the sum, (a + b) + c = a + (b + c)

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Associative Property of Multiplication

Changing the grouping of factors will not change the product, (ab)c = a(bc)

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Distributive Property

a(b + c) = ab + ac

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Commutative Property of Addition

Changing the order of the addends does not change the sum, a + b = b + a

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Commutative Property of Multiplication

Changing the order of the factors does not change the product, ab = ba

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Exponent

A mathematical notation, indicating the number of times a quantity is multiplied by itself.

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Scientific Notation

A way of expressing a value as the product of a number between 1 and 10 and a power of 10.

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Zero Exponent

Any base raised to a zero exponent equals 1.

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Negative Exponent

For every nonzero number (a) and integer (n), a-ⁿ = 1/aⁿ.

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Lowest Common Denominator

The smallest number that both denominators can be divided into evenly.

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Greatest Common Factor

The largest number that divides evenly into 2 or more numbers.

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