Unit 4 Flashcard Review

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What is the order of operations in mathematics?

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The order of operations is a set of rules that determines the sequence in which calculations are performed. The acronym PEMDAS helps remember the order: Parentheses, Exponents, Multiplication and Division (from left to right), Addition and Subtraction (from left to right).

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Calculate: (10 + 2) X 10 - 3

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117

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What is prime factorization?

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Prime factorization is the process of expressing a number as the product of its prime factors.

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What is the prime factorization of 120?

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2^3 x 3 x 5

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Can 5^5 x 3 x 2 be a prime factorization of a number?

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Yes

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Can 7 x 5 x 4 x 2^2 be a prime factorization of a number?

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No

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What is a prime number?

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A prime number is a natural number greater than 1 that has no positive divisors other than 1 and itself.

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What is a composite number?

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A composite number is a natural number greater than 1 that is not prime, meaning it has more than two positive divisors.

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Simplify: n - 10 + 9n - 3

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10n - 13

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What is the distributive property?

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The distributive property states that a(b + c) = ab + ac, meaning you can distribute a factor across a sum.