There are a total of questions in the math section of the psat.

Which is these sentences can be deleted from the first paragraph sentence 4 sentence 2 sentence 5 sentence 3

Healing after the death of a loved one is most difficult when: a) the bereaved is not allowed to mourn in the way he or she wishes b) the death is a long, protracted one c.) a period of grief has already elapsed d) no other mourners are present

The equation 24x2+25x−47ax−2=−8x−3−53ax−2 is true for all values of x≠2a, where a is a constant.what is the value of a? a) -16b) -3c) 3d) 16