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AMP · Printable sample

Three problems. Space to think.

Work on paper, then use the separate solution key. These are samples of different topics, not a placement test.

1. Read a fraction

What fraction of the whole is shaded?

2. Rectangle area

A rectangle is 2 cm wide and 6 cm high. What is its area in square centimeters?

2 cm6

3. Solve a linear equation

Solve for x: 12x+5=−4312x + 5 = -43.

Solution key

1. Read a fraction

  1. 2 of 3 equal parts are shaded.
  2. The fraction is 23\tfrac{2}{3}, equivalent to 23\tfrac{2}{3}.

Answer: 23\tfrac{2}{3}

2. Rectangle area

  1. Each row contains one square centimeter per centimeter of width.
  2. 2×6=122 \times 6 = 12 square centimeters.

Answer: 12

3. Solve a linear equation

  1. Subtract 5: 12x=−4812x = -48.
  2. Divide by 12: x=−4x = -4.

Answer: −4-4