Unit 2 Advisory Assignment - Math

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What is a proportion?

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A proportion is an equation that states that two ratios are equal. For example, if a/b = c/d, then a, b, c, and d are in proportion.

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How do you solve for a missing side in a proportion?

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To find a missing side in a proportion, set up the equation using the known ratios and cross-multiply to solve for the unknown.

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What is the result of -4 + (-8)?

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-12

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What is the result of 25 divided by 5?

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5

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What is the result of 6 - (-8)?

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14

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What is the definition of an integer?

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An integer is a whole number that can be positive, negative, or zero, but not a fraction or decimal.

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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). This is often remembered by the acronym PEMDAS.

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What does it mean to simplify an expression?

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To simplify an expression means to reduce it to its simplest form by combining like terms and performing operations.

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What is the absolute value of a number?

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The absolute value of a number is its distance from zero on the number line, regardless of direction. For example, the absolute value of -5 is 5.

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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.