December Math Skills Refresh 5

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What is a fraction?

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A fraction represents a part of a whole. It consists of a numerator (top number) and a denominator (bottom number). For example, in the fraction 1/2, 1 is the part and 2 is the whole.

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How do you find the value of a fraction of a number?

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To find a fraction of a number, multiply the number by the numerator and then divide by the denominator. For example, to find 2/5 of 30, calculate (2 * 30) / 5 = 12.

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What does it mean to divide a total equally among friends?

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Dividing a total equally means sharing the total amount so that each person receives the same quantity. For example, if you have 100 candies and 4 friends, each friend would get 100 / 4 = 25 candies.

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What is the equation to find the average distance run by horses?

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To find the average distance run by each horse, divide the total distance by the number of horses. The equation is m = total distance / number of horses.

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What is the meaning of 'estimate' in math?

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An estimate is a rough calculation or approximation of a value. It is not exact but gives a close idea of the actual number.

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How do you solve for a variable in an equation?

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To solve for a variable, isolate the variable on one side of the equation using inverse operations. For example, in the equation m = 1,722 / 6, you can find m by performing the division.

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What is the total weight of multiple items?

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The total weight is found by adding the weights of all individual items together. For example, if three cats weigh 30 pounds each, the total weight is 30 + 30 + 30 = 90 pounds.

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What is the concept of equal distribution?

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Equal distribution means sharing something so that everyone gets the same amount. For example, if 12 cookies are shared among 4 people, each person gets 12 / 4 = 3 cookies.

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What is a mathematical equation?

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A mathematical equation is a statement that two expressions are equal, often containing variables. For example, 2x + 3 = 7 is an equation.

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How do you represent a division problem?

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A division problem can be represented using the division symbol (/) or as a fraction. For example, 12 divided by 4 can be written as 12 / 4 or as the fraction 12/4.