Praxis 5008

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What is a variable in mathematics?

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A variable is a letter that stands for an unknown number that will make an equation true.

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How do base-10 blocks represent numbers?

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Base-10 blocks represent numbers by using rods for tens and cubes for ones, illustrating the place value system.

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What is the method for dividing fractions?

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To divide fractions, multiply the first fraction by the reciprocal of the second fraction.

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What does the commutative property of addition state?

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The commutative property of addition states that changing the order of addends does not change the sum.

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What is place value?

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Place value is the value of a digit based on its position in a number, such as tens, ones, hundreds, etc.

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How do you add fractions with different denominators?

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To add fractions with different denominators, find a common denominator, convert the fractions, and then add the numerators.

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What is the significance of the digits in the number 24?

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In the number 24, the 2 represents two groups of ten (20) and the 4 represents four single units (4), totaling twenty-four.

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What is the quotient of 5/9 ÷ 5/7?

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The quotient is 7/9.

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What is an equivalent fraction?

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An equivalent fraction is a fraction that represents the same value as another fraction, even though the numerator and denominator are different.

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

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A proper fraction has a numerator smaller than its denominator, while an improper fraction has a numerator that is equal to or larger than its denominator.