Math Flashcard.

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What is multiplication?

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Multiplication is a mathematical operation where a number is added to itself a certain number of times. For example, 3 multiplied by 4 (3 x 4) means adding 3 four times: 3 + 3 + 3 + 3 = 12.

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What does it mean to simplify an expression?

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Simplifying an expression means to make it easier to understand or solve by combining like terms or performing operations.

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What is critical thinking in mathematics?

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Critical thinking in mathematics involves analyzing and evaluating information to solve problems and make decisions.

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What is the result of 2 (5 - 5)?

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The result is 0, because 5 - 5 equals 0, and 2 times 0 is 0.

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How do you combine logarithms?

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You can combine logarithms using properties such as log_a(b) - log_a(c) = log_a(b/c).

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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.

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What is an equation?

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An equation is a mathematical statement that shows that two expressions are equal, using an equal sign (=).

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What does it mean to evaluate an expression?

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Evaluating an expression means to calculate its value by substituting numbers for variables and performing the operations.

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What is a fraction?

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A fraction represents a part of a whole and is written as a/b, where 'a' is the numerator and 'b' is the denominator.