Bell Ringer 12/16/2024

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A buyer purchases 20 percent of the 27000 widgets in a warehouse's inventory. The next day, another buyer purchases 10 percent of the remaining widgets. How many widgets are left in the warehouse?

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There are 19440 widgets left in the warehouse.

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The value is 2.

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What is the formula for simplifying a fraction?

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To simplify a fraction, divide the numerator and the denominator by their greatest common divisor (GCD).

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Define the term 'polynomial'.

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A polynomial is a mathematical expression consisting of variables, coefficients, and non-negative integer exponents, combined using addition, subtraction, and multiplication.

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What is the difference between a rational number and an irrational number?

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A rational number can be expressed as a fraction of two integers, while an irrational number cannot be expressed as a simple fraction.

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Explain the concept of 'percent'.

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A percent is a ratio expressed as a fraction of 100, used to compare quantities.

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What is the distributive property in mathematics?

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The distributive property states that a(b + c) = ab + ac, meaning you can distribute a factor across a sum.