6th Grade Math Extra Credit

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What is the distributive property in mathematics?

Back

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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Solve: 3(5x - 8)

Back

15x - 24

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What is the value of 3x + 8 when x = 2?

Back

14

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Convert the fraction 3/5 to a decimal.

Back

0.6

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What is the range of a set of numbers?

Back

The range is the difference between the highest and lowest values in a set.

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Calculate the range of Roger's bowling scores: 155, 165, 138, 172, 127, 193, 142.

Back

66

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How do you find the cost of one item when given total sales?

Back

Divide the total sales amount by the number of items sold.

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If 20 adult tickets are sold for $250, what is the cost of one adult ticket?

Back

$12.50

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What is a variable in mathematics?

Back

A variable is a symbol used to represent an unknown value, often denoted by letters like x or y.

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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 substituting variables with numbers.