Unit 3 Pretest

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What is the order of operations in mathematics?

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

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41

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What is the result of -8 + (15 - 3) \div 4?

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-5

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How do you convert a fraction to a decimal?

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To convert a fraction to a decimal, divide the numerator by the denominator. For example, to convert 5/8, divide 5 by 8 to get 0.625.

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9000

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18

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What is a decimal?

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A decimal is a way of representing fractions in a base 10 system, using a decimal point to separate the whole number part from the fractional part.

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What is the decimal equivalent of 5/8?

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0.625

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What does it mean to simplify a fraction?

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To simplify a fraction means to reduce it to its lowest terms, where the numerator and denominator have no common factors other than 1.

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