General Flashcard Grade 10 June 26

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What is a riddle?

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A riddle is a statement or question that has a double or hidden meaning, often posed as a puzzle to be solved.

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What is the answer to the riddle: 'I’m tall when I’m young, and I’m short when I’m old.'?

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A candle.

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How do you solve the equation: 'I think of a number. I double it, add 10, and the result is 34.'?

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Let the number be x. The equation is 2x + 10 = 34. Solving gives x = 12.

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What is the answer to the riddle: 'What has to be broken before you can use it?'

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An egg.

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What does the term 'composition' refer to in an academic context?

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Composition refers to the act of writing or creating a piece of work, often involving the organization of ideas and structure.

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What is the answer to the riddle: 'The more of me you take, the more you leave behind.'?

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Footsteps.

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What is a common method for solving algebraic equations?

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Isolate the variable on one side of the equation using inverse operations.

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What is the significance of the number 12 in the equation 'I think of a number. I double it, add 10, and the result is 34.'?

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It is the solution to the equation, representing the original number.

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What is the purpose of unscrambling words in academic exercises?

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To enhance vocabulary and understanding of key terms.

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What is a metaphor?

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A metaphor is a figure of speech that makes a comparison between two unlike things by stating one is the other.