Bridges Unit 2 Review

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What is the cost of a single stamp if a set of stamps costs 30 cents?

Back

30 cents for the set, so if there are multiple stamps, divide 30 by the number of stamps.

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How do you solve a basic algebraic equation?

Back

Isolate the variable on one side of the equation by performing inverse operations.

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If four bags of cat food cost a total of $20, how do you find the cost of one bag?

Back

Divide the total cost ($20) by the number of bags (4) to find the cost per bag.

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What is the formula to find the total cost when given the price per item and the number of items?

Back

Total Cost = Price per Item × Number of Items.

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How do you determine the number of items if you know the total cost and the price per item?

Back

Divide the total cost by the price per item.

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What is the process for solving a missing number problem?

Back

Identify the relationship between the known numbers and use it to find the missing number.

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What is the significance of units in word problems?

Back

Units help to clarify what is being measured and ensure that calculations are consistent.

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How can you check your answer in a word problem?

Back

Substitute your answer back into the original problem to see if it makes sense.

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What is a common strategy for solving multi-step word problems?

Back

Break the problem down into smaller, manageable steps and solve each step sequentially.

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What does it mean to 'solve for x' in an equation?

Back

It means to find the value of x that makes the equation true.