HSPT- quantitative skills- computation

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What is the formula to calculate the average of two numbers?

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The average of two numbers is calculated by adding the two numbers together and dividing by 2.

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How do you calculate a fraction of a number?

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To calculate a fraction of a number, multiply the number by the numerator of the fraction and then divide by the denominator.

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What is the square of a number?

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The square of a number is the result of multiplying that number by itself.

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What is the difference of squares formula?

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The difference of squares formula states that a^2 - b^2 = (a - b)(a + b).

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How do you calculate the difference between two numbers?

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To calculate the difference between two numbers, subtract the smaller number from the larger number.

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What is the value of 3 cubed (3^3)?

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3 cubed (3^3) is equal to 27.

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What is the value of 2/3 of 5?

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2/3 of 5 is equal to 10/3 or approximately 3.33.

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How do you simplify the expression (7 + 2)^2 - 7^2 - 2^2?

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The expression simplifies to 28.

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What is the process to find 5 less than a number?

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To find 5 less than a number, subtract 5 from that number.

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What is the average of 9^2 and 11^2?

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The average of 9^2 (81) and 11^2 (121) is 101.