Math 6 Midterm Exam

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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, the absolute value of -42 is 42.

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What is the greatest common factor (GCF)?

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The greatest common factor is the largest number that divides two or more numbers without leaving a remainder. For example, the GCF of 12 and 18 is 6.

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Translate the expression: 'six squared added to the difference of four and a number'.

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The expression translates to 36 + (4 - x).

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What does the Commutative Property state?

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The Commutative Property states that the order of addition or multiplication does not change the result. For example, 25 X 4 = 4 X 25.

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How do you solve the expression 3(3 + 10) - 7?

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First, calculate inside the parentheses: 3 + 10 = 13. Then multiply: 3 X 13 = 39. Finally, subtract: 39 - 7 = 32.

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What is the formula for finding the area of a rectangle?

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The area of a rectangle is found by multiplying its length by its width: Area = length × width.

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What is a 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. For example, 2, 3, 5, and 7 are prime numbers.

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What is the difference between a mean and a median?

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The mean is the average of a set of numbers, calculated by adding them together and dividing by the count. The median is the middle number when the numbers are arranged in order.

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What is the Distributive Property?

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The Distributive Property states that a(b + c) = ab + ac. It allows you to multiply a number by a sum.

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What is a variable in mathematics?

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