8th Grade ACAP MATH

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What is the probability of an event?

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The probability of an event is a measure of the likelihood that the event will occur, expressed as a fraction, decimal, or percentage.

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How do you calculate the probability of a specific outcome?

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To calculate the probability of a specific outcome, divide the number of favorable outcomes by the total number of possible outcomes.

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What is a reflection in geometry?

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A reflection is a transformation that flips a figure over a line, creating a mirror image.

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What does it mean to reflect a point across the y-axis?

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To reflect a point across the y-axis, you change the sign of the x-coordinate while keeping the y-coordinate the same.

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What is a rational number?

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A rational number is any number that can be expressed as a fraction, where both the numerator and denominator are integers.

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What is an irrational number?

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An irrational number is a number that cannot be expressed as a simple fraction; its decimal representation goes on forever without repeating.

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What is a repeating decimal?

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A repeating decimal is a decimal fraction that eventually repeats a sequence of digits indefinitely.

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What is a terminating decimal?

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A terminating decimal is a decimal that has a finite number of digits after the decimal point.

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What is the result of translating a point?

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Translating a point involves moving it a certain distance in a specified direction without changing its orientation.

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How do you perform a translation of a point in the coordinate plane?

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To translate a point (x, y), add the translation values to the x and y coordinates respectively.