TCAP Math Practice Test

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What is the distributive property in multiplication?

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The distributive property states that a × (b + c) = a × b + a × c. It allows you to multiply a number by a sum by distributing the multiplication to each addend.

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What is perimeter?

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Perimeter is the total distance around the outside of a shape. It is calculated by adding the lengths of all the sides.

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How do you find the number of whole pizzas needed for a party?

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To find the number of whole pizzas needed, divide the total number of pizza slices required by the number of slices in one pizza.

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What is a pictograph?

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A pictograph is a graph that uses pictures or symbols to represent data. Each picture represents a certain number of items.

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What is the relationship between multiplication and division?

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Multiplication and division are inverse operations. If a × b = c, then c ÷ b = a and c ÷ a = b.

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How do you solve for a missing number in an equation?

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To solve for a missing number, isolate the variable by performing the same operation on both sides of the equation.

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What does it mean to collect data?

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Collecting data means gathering information or measurements to analyze and draw conclusions.

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What is an expression in math?

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An expression is a combination of numbers, variables, and operations (like addition or multiplication) that represents a value.

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

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The area of a rectangle is found by multiplying its length by its width (Area = length × width).

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What is a variable in math?

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A variable is a symbol (often a letter) that represents an unknown number in an equation or expression.