6th Grade Math Quick Check

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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, |5| = 5 and |-5| = 5.

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What does the symbol '<' mean?

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The symbol '<' means 'less than'. It is used to compare two values, indicating that the value on the left is smaller than the value on the right.

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What does the symbol '>' mean?

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The symbol '>' means 'greater than'. It is used to compare two values, indicating that the value on the left is larger than the value on the right.

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How do you represent a number below sea level?

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A number below sea level is represented as a negative integer. For example, 650 feet below sea level is represented as -650.

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What is the result of adding two whole numbers, 45,968 and 38,485?

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The result of adding 45,968 and 38,485 is 84,453.

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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. Examples include -3, 0, and 7.

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What is the meaning of the term 'composite number'?

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A composite number is a positive integer that has at least one positive divisor other than one or itself. For example, 4, 6, and 8 are composite numbers.

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What is the meaning of the term 'prime number'?

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A prime number is a natural number greater than 1 that has no positive divisors other than 1 and itself. Examples include 2, 3, 5, and 7.

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What is the absolute value of |572|?

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The absolute value of |572| is 572.