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 TCAP Math Reference Sheet—Grade 8

1 yard = 3 feet
1 mile = 1,760 yards 1 pint = 2 cups
1 mile = 5,280 feet 1 quart = 2 pints
1 kilometer = 1,000 m 1 gallon = 4 quarts
1 liter = 1,000 cubic centimeters

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1 pound = 16 ounces Area of a Regular Polygon= ap
2
1 ton = 2,000 pounds where a is the apothem length
1 kilogram = 1,000 grams and p is perimeter

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Sample: Multiple select (multiple correct responses)

Lines XU and WY intersect at point A.

Based on the diagram, select all statements that must be true.

A. ∠XAZ measures 50°.

B. ∠XAW measures 50°.
C. ∠WAU and ∠XAY are vertical angles.
D. ∠ZAX and ∠YAU are complementary angles.
E. ∠WAZ and ∠ZAU are supplementary angles.

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1 On the coordinate plane shown, plot five points that represent a function.

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2 A baby weighs 7 pounds at birth. The table shows the baby’s weight after each
month of its birth, up to the sixth month.

Write an equation in the form of y = mx + b that can be used to show a linear

relationship among the data.

Enter your answer in the space provided.

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3 The system of linear equations shown is graphed on the coordinate plane.

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What is the approximate solution for the system of linear equations?

A. (1, −3)
B. (−3, 1.3)
C. (1.3, −3)
D. (−3, 1)

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4 Given the expression , select the three equivalent numerical expressions.
(27 )

−3 + 5 −7
M. (2 )(2 )

25
P.
23− 7
25
R.
210
1
S.
32

T. 32

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5 What value of coefficient b makes the equation true for any real number x?

−3(2x − 3) + 5x = bx + 9

A. 11
B. 7
C. −1
D. −6

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6 A triangle has vertices R(1, 2), S(3, 3), and T(−3, 4). The triangle will be reflected
over the x-axis.

On the coordinate plane shown, create triangle R’S’T’, the image of triangle RST.

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7 Toby has created a map of his neighborhood. When he drew the map he noticed
his house, his friend’s house, and the playground formed a right triangle.

Which expression represents the distance, in inches, between Toby’s friend’s house
and the playground?

M. 2.5 − 1.2

P. 2.52 − 1.22

R. 2.5 + 1.2

S. 2.52 + 1.22

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8 The value of an irrational number expression is estimated to be between 18 and

19. Which could be the expression?

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A. ( 2)

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B. ( 3)

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C. ( 6)

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D. ( 7)

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9 What is the value of b for b = ?
64

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M. b =
32

9
P. b=
16

6
R. b =
8

72
S. b =
128

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Sample: Written response (fill in the blank)

This table contains equivalent ratios between x and y.

What is the missing value of x in the table?

Enter your answer in the space provided.

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10 The graph displays a linear function.

Write the equation of the linear function in the form y = mx + b.

Enter your equation in the space provided.

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11 Kari plays a certain number of notes in a set amount of time on the piano. She
rests for a period of time, then plays fewer notes in the same amount of time it
took her to play the first set of notes.

Which graph can be used to represent the situation?

A. C.

B. D.

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12 Points D and E are graphed on the coordinate plane.

What is the distance, in units, between point D and point E?

M. 5 units
P. 3 units

R. 13 units
S. 5 units

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13 In the spinner shown, the probability of spinning red (R) is , and the probability
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of spinning either blue (B) or yellow (Y) is .
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The spinner will be spun twice.

What is the probability that the result of the first spin will be red and the second
spin will be blue?

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A.
16

1
B.
8

1
C.
4

3
D.
4

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14 An ice cream cone is 12 centimeters tall and has a radius of 4 centimeters.

Which measure is closest to the volume, in cubic centimeters, of the ice

cream cone?

M. 50.3
P. 201.1
R. 603.2
S. 804.2

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15 The typing rate for Marsha is shown in the graph. The typing rate for Clay is shown
in the table.

Based on this information, which statement is true?

A. Clay types at a rate of 16 words per minute, which is faster than Marsha.
B. Marsha types at a rate of 16 words per minute, which is faster than Clay.
C. Clay types 2 more words per minute than Marsha.
D. Marsha types 2 more words per minute than Clay.

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16 What is the volume, in cubic inches, of a sphere with an 18-inch diameter?

Enter your answer in the space provided.

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17 For $1200, a business can post an advertisement for 30 days. For $1500, the
advertisement will be posted for 60 days. The relationship comparing cost to days
is linear. Which function can be used to model the relationship between cost, y,
and the number of days, x, that an advertisement will be posted?

M. y = 300x + 1200
P. y = 1200x + 300
R. y = 10x + 900
S. y = 900x + 10

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18 Which equation represents a linear function?

A. y = x(2 − 3x)

1
B. y = (x − 3) − 2x
2

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C. y = x2 + 3x − 1
2

1
D. y = x(2x − 1) + 3
2

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19 Quadrilateral QRST and its image, Q’R’S’T’, are shown.

What is the sequence of transformations that results in quadrilateral QRST being

mapped onto quadrilateral Q’R’S’T’?
A. reflection over the x-axis, followed by a dilation about the origin by a scale
factor of 2
B. 90° clockwise rotation about the origin, followed by a dilation about the origin
by a scale factor of 2
C. dilation about the origin by a scale factor of 2, followed by a translation 2 units
right and then 2 units down
D. 270° counterclockwise rotation about the origin, followed by a dilation about
the origin by a scale factor of 2

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20 Raul recorded the height, in inches, and weight, in pounds, of each of his soccer
team members. Then he graphed the data in the scatter plot shown.

Which three statements about the scatter plot of the data are true?

M. The data have a linear association.

P. The data have a positive association.
R. The data have a negative association.
S. As the height increases, so does the weight.
T. The data are clustered about the height of 55 inches.

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21 Becky and Luke bought the same kind of pencils and erasers. Becky spent $1.45
for 2 pencils and 3 erasers. Luke spent $2.65 for 5 pencils and 1 eraser.

What is the cost of 1 eraser?

A. $0.60
B. $0.50
C. $0.22
D. $0.15

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22 A ski lift is used to transport skiers to the top of a slope. A certain ski lift is
3000 meters long. The graph represents the relationship between the number of
minutes in the ski lift, x, and the distance traveled, y.

What does the slope of the line mean in this context?

M. The ski lift travels 500 meters every minute.

P. The ski lift travels 1 meter every 500 minutes.
R. The rate of the ski lift increases every minute.
S. The rate of the ski lift decreases every minute.

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23 Which sets of ordered pairs represent a function? Select all that apply.

A. (1,1), (1,2), (1,3), (1,4)

B. (1,1), (2,2), (3,3), (4,4)
C. (1,1), (2,1), (3,1), (4,1)
D. (1,4), (2,4), (1,3), (2,3)
E. (1,4), (2,2), (3,1), (4,3)

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24 Which equation has infinitely many solutions?

M. 5x − 5 = 11x + 2 − 1
P. 4x + 5 = −4x + 5
R. 3x + 4 = 3 + 3x − 1
S. 3x + 2 − 2x = x + 2

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25 The average distance from Earth to the moon is approximately 238,900 miles.
What is this distance, in miles, written in scientific notation?

Enter your answer in the space provided.

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26 A cell phone company charges $20 for a customer to open a new account and $35
for each month of phone service.

Write a linear function to represent the total cost, y, a new customer would pay
for x months of service.

Enter your answer in the space provided.

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27 The table represents a proportional relationship.

Which graph represents a proportional relationship with the same unit rate as
the table?

A.
M. C.

B.
P. D.

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28 A rectangle has a width of 28 centimeters and a length of 45 centimeters. What is

the length, in centimeters, of its diagonal?

Enter your answer in the space provided.

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Subpart 1 Practice Test Questions

1.

2.

3. A B C D

4. M P R S T (select three)

5. A B C D

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6.

7. M P R S

8. A B C D

9. M P R S

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Subpart 2 Practice Test Questions

10.

11. A B C D

12. M P R S

13. A B C D

14. M P R S

15. A B C D

16.

17. M P R S

18. A B C D

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19. A B C D

20. M P R S T (select three)

21. A B C D

22. M P R S

23. A B C D E (select all)

24. M P R S

25.

26.

27. A B C D

28.

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Subpart 1 Practice Test Questions

1.

2.
y = x + 7 or y = 1x + 7 (it is required to
be in the form y = mx + b)

3. A B C D

4. M P R T T (select three)

5. A B C D

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6.

7. M P R S

8. A B C D

9. M P R S

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Subpart 2 Practice Test Questions

10.
2
y = − x or equivalent equation in the form
3
y = mx + b

11. A B C D

12. M P R S

13. A B C D

14. M P R S

15. A B C D

16.
Accept answers in the range 3052–3055,
or 972π

17. M P R S

18. A B C D

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Subpart 3 Practice Test Questions

19. A B C D

20. M P R S T (select three)

21. A B C D

22. M P R S

23. A B C D E (select all)

24. M P R S

25.
2.389 × 105

26.
y = 35x + 20 or equivalent equation

27. A B C D

28.
53

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TCAP Practice Test Standards Alignment and Key – Grade 8

Subpart 1 Key Standard
art 1
1 5 different points are plotted with no repeated x-coordinates 8.F.A.1
y = x + 7 or y = 1x + 7
2 𝑥𝑥𝑥𝑥 8.SP.A.3
(it is required to be in the form y = mx + b)
𝑦𝑦𝑦𝑦 𝑥𝑥𝑥𝑥 𝑦𝑦𝑦𝑦 𝑥𝑥𝑥𝑥
3 C 8.EE.C.8b
𝑦𝑦𝑦𝑦 𝑚𝑚𝑚𝑚𝑥𝑥𝑥𝑥 𝑏𝑏𝑏𝑏
4 M, R, S 8.EE.A.1
5 C 8.EE.C.7b
6 Triangle drawn with vertices at (1, -2), (3, -3), and (-3, -4) 8.G.A.2
7 P 8.G.B.5
8 D 8.NS.A.2
9 R 8.EE.A.2
Subpart 2
10
2
11
10 y = − x or equivalent equation in the form y = mx + b 8.EE.B.6
3
art 2
11 B 8.F.B.5
2
12 𝑦𝑦𝑦𝑦 − 𝑥𝑥𝑥𝑥
3
R 𝑦𝑦𝑦𝑦 𝑚𝑚𝑚𝑚𝑥𝑥𝑥𝑥 𝑏𝑏𝑏𝑏 8.G.B.6
13 B 8.SP.B.4
13
14 P 8.G.C.7
14
15 C 8.F.A.2
15
16 Accept answers in the range 3052–3055, or 972π 8.G.C.7
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17 R 8.F.B.4
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18 B 8.F.A.3
18
Subpart 3
19 π
19 A 8.G.A.2
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21 M, P, S 8.SP.A.1
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art 3 D 8.EE.C.8c

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22 M 8.EE.B.5
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23 B, C, E 8.F.A.1
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24 S 8.EE.C.7a
25
5
25 2.389 ×10 8.EE.A.4
26
26
27 y = 35x + 20 or equivalent equation 8.F.B.4
27a D 5 8.EE.B.5
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b 53 8.G.B.5
c
d
e
29 𝑦𝑦𝑦𝑦 𝑥𝑥𝑥𝑥
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1
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