MP2 Makeup Assignments

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What is the order of operations in mathematics?

Back

The order of operations is a set of rules that determines the sequence in which calculations are performed. The acronym PEMDAS helps remember the order: Parentheses, Exponents, Multiplication and Division (from left to right), Addition and Subtraction (from left to right).

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Solve: 18 + (6 – 2) × 2

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What is a variable in algebra?

Back

A variable is a symbol, often a letter, that represents an unknown value in mathematical expressions or equations.

Front

Solve: r - 11 = 5

Back

r = 16

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What does it mean to isolate a variable?

Back

Isolating a variable means rearranging an equation so that the variable is on one side of the equation and all other terms are on the opposite side.

Front

Solve: 11p = 121

Back

p = 11

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What is an equation?

Back

An equation is a mathematical statement that asserts the equality of two expressions, typically containing one or more variables.

Front

Solve: 150 + y = 879

Back

y = 729

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What is the purpose of parentheses in mathematical expressions?

Back

Parentheses indicate which operations should be performed first in an expression, following the order of operations.

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Solve: (1 x 9) + 2²

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