BM 5 Review

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What is the process to find how much more one quantity is than another?

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To find how much more one quantity is than another, subtract the smaller quantity from the larger quantity.

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What is the formula for calculating the perimeter of a triangle?

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The perimeter of a triangle is calculated by adding the lengths of all three sides together.

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How do you estimate a fraction like 6/14?

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To estimate a fraction, round the numerator and denominator to the nearest whole number and simplify if possible. For 6/14, it estimates to 1/2.

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What does it mean when two distances are described as 'a little less than 1 mile'?

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It means that the total distance is close to, but not equal to, 1 mile.

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How do you subtract fractions like 9/10 - 3/4?

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To subtract fractions, find a common denominator, convert the fractions, and then subtract the numerators.

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What is a triangle with all sides of equal length called?

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An equilateral triangle.

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What is the definition of perimeter?

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Perimeter is the total distance around a two-dimensional shape.

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What is the least common multiple (LCM) and how is it used in adding fractions?

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The least common multiple is the smallest number that is a multiple of two or more numbers. It is used to find a common denominator when adding fractions.

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What is the difference between an improper fraction and a proper fraction?

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An improper fraction has a numerator that is greater than or equal to its denominator, while a proper fraction has a numerator that is less than its denominator.

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How do you convert a mixed number to an improper fraction?

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Multiply the whole number by the denominator, add the numerator, and place that over the original denominator.