Prior to the 1972 election, many economists believed that the economy was close to potential output (Point A in the graph below). It is rumored that President Nixon pressured the  Federal Reserve Chairman Arthur Burns to use expansionary monetary policy (autonomous easing of the money supply) to make employment numbers look even better going into the election. A few years later, the oil shortage hit the United States, causing a significant supply shock. Which of the following explains why Nixon’s pressure on Burns was a bad idea in the long-run?

18. Ms. Torque teaches her class using high-quality curriculum materials. A few low-achieving students receive extra help in her classroom, and two low-achieving students receive intensive one-on-one intervention. Ms. Torque is using what in her classroom?

27. Which of the following statements is true about the SES achievement gap?

5. Sonny, a high school junior, has a somewhat difficult time in school compared to his peers, particularly with abstract math problems and literary symbolism. He tries hard but still struggles with abstract concepts that other students pick up fairly easily. Sonny is a much better musician than his peers. He practices long hours to improve his singing, guitar playing, and songwriting. Sonny is very skilled at working with people; during playground basketball games, he serves as a referee and arbitrator. If we were asked to assess Sonny’s intelligence according to researchers’ and experts’ traditional conceptions of intelligence, which of the following is most valid?

Solve the following equation using factoring or the quadratic formula. Only enter your integer answer…example if you find that x = 1/2 and x = -8, then only enter “-8” for your answer.    5×2 = 43x – 24

Factor Completely.      6y2 + 7y + 2    (select the correct factor)

Solve the following equation using factoring or the quadratic formula.    x2 + 2x – 1 = 0 

The US did not participate in eugenics. 

What is the degree of the entire polynomial?   2x3y – 7x5y2 + 8xy4 – 10

When a polynomial has a minus sign in front of it, it is the same as multiplying the polynomial by what?   Example: -(2x+3)