
This question is categorization and is easy to figure out with some close reading:
A fifth degree expression has a highest power of 5 so that takes out answers (2) and (3) leaving (1) and (4).
A leading coefficient of 7 is exactly what it sounds like — does answer choice (1) or (4) have a first term that starts with a 7?
A constant of 6 is 6 without any algebra or variables so find that to confirm your answer! :)
Category Archives: Common Core Algebra I
June 2016 CC Alg I Regents #1

We can either recognize the factoring as DOTS Difference of Two Squares and see that the 16 would be 4 x 4 (not 8 x 8). Then by checking the signs of the remaining answers (3) and (4) we would see that answer (4) would give us a trinomial and not the binomial given.
Another way to do this would be to use the TI-84:
Here is answer (1) compared to the original expression, um, not a match!



Below is answer (2) compared to the original expression. Also not a match!!



And now to check answer (3) and from the table voila!! also we only see one graph which means the Y= are the same :)



Lower CC Algebra I Regents Cut Score
The passing grade for the first 6 Common Core Algebra I Regents has been 30/86.
For today’s Common Core Algebra I Regents which is the 7th administration, the cut score has been lowered to 27 which converts to a 65 below on the latest raw score conversion.. 

The exam will be released in the next few days — for now, click here to see the long answer questions and answers on Mr. Burke’s Math web site.
And click here for an analysis of the score changes from http://www.emathinstruction.com’s Kirk Weiler
Best wishes to all Alg I Regents takers
Dear Algebra I Regents takers:
Best wishes tomorrow on your Regents exam!
Please read carefully and check your work multiple times.
Use your calculator to figure out the Math!!
2 points can make a difference so make every question count!
Hope Get the Math and Get the Points has been helpful.
Feel free to post comments post-exam.
Sincerely,
Robin the Math Lady
Get the Math and the Points June 2015 CC Alg I #4

A function has to have unique x values.
Look at
(1) 2 and 4 repeat repeat
(2) 0 repeats
(3) all unique
(4) 0 repeats
That’s it — 2 more points!