math

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What is multiplication?

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Multiplication is a mathematical operation that represents the repeated addition of a number. For example, 3 multiplied by 4 (3 x 4) is the same as adding 3 four times (3 + 3 + 3 + 3 = 12).

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What is the area of a rectangle?

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The area of a rectangle is calculated by multiplying its length by its width. The formula is: Area = Length x Width.

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What is the order of operations in math?

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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 helps remember the order: Parentheses, Exponents, Multiplication and Division (from left to right), Addition and Subtraction (from left to right).

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What does it mean to evaluate an expression?

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To evaluate an expression means to calculate its value by performing the operations indicated in the expression.

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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 a composite number?

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A composite number is a natural number greater than 1 that is not prime, meaning it has more than two positive divisors. For example, 4, 6, 8, and 9 are composite numbers.

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

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The perimeter of a rectangle is calculated by adding together the lengths of all four sides. The formula is: Perimeter = 2(Length + Width).

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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 by distributing the multiplication across the addends.

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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 (the number of parts) and 'b' is the denominator (the total number of equal parts).

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What is a decimal?

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A decimal is a way of representing fractions using a point (decimal point) to separate the whole number part from the fractional part. For example, 0.75 represents 75/100.