6th Grade Topic 3 Test B

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What is the distributive property?

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The distributive property states that a(b + c) = ab + ac. It allows you to multiply a single term by two or more terms inside a set of parentheses.

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Evaluate using the distributive property: 2(5c + 3)

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10c + 6

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Evaluate using the distributive property: 4(5c + 3)

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20c + 12

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What does the word 'fewer' mean in mathematical operations?

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Fewer means to subtract.

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What is a variable in an expression?

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A variable is a symbol (like a, b, or c) that represents an unknown value.

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What is the value of 'a' in the expression 4a + 7 if it equals 1/2?

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a = 1/2.

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What operation should you perform next in the expression 12.1 - 8?

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You should perform the subtraction: 12.1 - 8 = 4.1.

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What does the term 'evaluate' mean in mathematics?

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To evaluate means to calculate the value of an expression.

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The result is 3.2.

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What is the difference between addition and subtraction?

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Addition combines quantities, while subtraction finds the difference between quantities.