Review for the NYS Grade 7 Math Test

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True or False? 2x + 6 = 2(x + 3)

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True. This equation is an example of the distributive property in algebra.

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What does the integer -50 represent in a real-world context?

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A decrease of 50 employees. Negative integers can represent losses or decreases.

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Find the unit rate: Hannah reads 5/8 page in 2/3 minute.

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15/16 pages per minute. To find the unit rate, divide the pages by the time.

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What type of integer is represented by 23°F below zero?

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A Negative Integer. It indicates a temperature below zero.

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What is the total price of a book if Barnes and Nobles gets it for $4.25 and the markup is 30%?

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$5.53. The total price is calculated by adding 30% of $4.25 to the original price.

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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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Define unit rate.

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A unit rate is a comparison of two different quantities when they are combined together. It is often expressed as a quantity per one unit.

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What is a negative integer?

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A negative integer is any whole number less than zero, such as -1, -2, -3, etc.

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How do you calculate a percentage increase?

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To calculate a percentage increase, subtract the original value from the new value, divide by the original value, and multiply by 100.

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What is the formula for finding the total cost after a markup?

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Total Cost = Original Price + (Markup Percentage × Original Price).