Unit 6 Test Review (Mavs)

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What is the distributive property in mathematics?

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The distributive property states that a(b + c) = ab + ac. It allows you to multiply a number by a sum by distributing the multiplication to each addend.

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What is an expression in mathematics?

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An expression is a combination of numbers, variables, and operators (such as +, -, *, /) that represents a value. It does not include an equality sign.

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What is an equation?

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An equation is a mathematical statement that asserts the equality of two expressions, typically containing an equals sign (=).

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What is prime factorization?

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Prime factorization is the process of expressing a number as the product of its prime factors.

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What does it mean for two expressions to be equivalent?

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Two expressions are equivalent if they have the same value for all values of the variables involved.

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How do you simplify the expression 5 + 9 • 15?

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You can simplify it by calculating 9 • 15 = 135, then adding 5 to get 140.

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What is the difference between an expression and an equation?

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An expression does not have an equals sign and represents a value, while an equation states that two expressions are equal.

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What is the product of 15 and x written as an equation?

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The product of 15 and x can be written as 15x.

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