Study Guide 1

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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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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: Parentheses, Exponents, Multiplication and Division (from left to right), Addition and Subtraction (from left to right), often abbreviated as PEMDAS.

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What does it mean to evaluate an expression?

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To evaluate an expression means to calculate its value by performing the operations indicated.

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What is a negative number?

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A negative number is a number that is less than zero, often used to represent a loss or a decrease.

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What is the result of multiplying a positive number by a negative number?

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The result is a negative number.

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