Mathematical Problem Solving Skills

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What is the simplified expression for the cost of buying a burger, a fry, and a drink if each item costs $6?

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6x + 6

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What number property is demonstrated by the equation a * 1 = a?

Back

Multiplicative Inverse

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What is the formula for calculating simple interest?

Back

I = prt

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If Cindy takes a loan of $3000 at a 6% interest rate for 2 years, how much total interest will she pay?

Back

$360

Front

If Sierra reads 200 words in 1 minute and John reads 160 words in 1 minute, who reads at a faster rate?

Back

Sierra

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What is the difference in reading speed between Sierra and John if Sierra reads 200 words per minute and John reads 160 words per minute?

Back

40 words

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What does the term 'commutative property' refer to in mathematics?

Back

The order of numbers does not change the result (e.g., a + b = b + a).

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What is the 'associative property' in mathematics?

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The way numbers are grouped does not change the result (e.g., (a + b) + c = a + (b + c)).

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What is the 'distributive property' in mathematics?

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a(b + c) = ab + ac.

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What is the formula to calculate the total cost of multiple items?

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Total Cost = Price per Item × Number of Items.