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GRE High Frequency Math Terms

Subjects : gre, math
Instructions:
  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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  • Match each statement with the correct term.
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This is a study tool. The 3 wrong answers for each question are randomly chosen from answers to other questions. So, you might find at times the answers obvious, but you will see it re-enforces your understanding as you take the test each time.
1. HIGH: What is 'absolute value' - and how is it represented?


2. Explain how to use a 'Rate Pie'






3. HIGH: Explain a method for quickly comparing fractions with different denominators - to determine which is larger.


4. Solve this: v6 * -v6 = ?






5. The three interior angles of a triangle add up to...






6. What is the formula to determine probability?






7. What number goes on the bottom of a probability fraction?






8. HIGH: What is the side ratio for a 30:60:90 triangle?






9. v4 =






10. How is a range expressed with inequalities?






11. Probability Formula






12. If x² = 144 - does v144 = x?






13. HIGH: Define the formula for calculating slope.






14. HIGH: What is the mode?






15. An integer is divisible by 5 if...






16. If something is certain to happen - how is the probability of this event expressed mathematically?






17. What is the key to dealing with ratio questions?






18. HIGH: How much of your times table should you know - for the GRE?






19. HIGH: What is the formula for the diagonal of any square?






20. HIGH: what is the side ratio for a Right Isosceles triangle?






21. HIGH: How do you multiply powers with the same base?






22. An integer is divisible by 2 if...






23. HIGH: Area of a triangle?






24. How do you solve a permutation?






25. The three exterior angles of a triangle add up to...






26. HIGH: Rough est. of v2 =






27. Diameter of a circle?






28. HIGH: What is the factored version of x² + 2xy + y² ?






29. Explain the special properties of zero.






30. Area of a square?






31. Explain how to divide fractions.






32. How do you calculate the probability of EITHER one event OR another event happening? (Probability of A or B)






33. What should you do BEFORE you start to solve a GRE math problem?


34. HIGH: How do you multiply and divide square roots?






35. List all the prime numbers that are less than 30:






36. How precise do you need to be - using p on the GRE?


37. Explain how to calculate an average (arithmetic mean)






38. HIGH: Define the 'Third side' rule for triangles


39. What is a 'Right' triangle?






40. An integer is divisible by 8 if...


41. Explain how to use an 'Average Pie'






42. Define a factorial of a number - and how it is written.






43. HIGH: Volume of a cylinder?






44. When 2 lines are perpendicular to each other - their intersection forms 4 angles. What degree are these 4 angles?






45. HIGH: x^-n is equal to






46. HIGH: Explain the process to solve '56 is what percent of 80?'


47. What is the 'Third side' rule for triangles?






48. HIGH: What is the unfactored version of (x-y)² ?






49. Define the range of a set of numbers.






50. What is the equation for a group problem?