Understanding Mathematical Symbols and Notation

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christi matita
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What does the symbol 'π' represent in mathematics?
The symbol for the square root function.
The symbol for the imaginary unit.
The mathematical constant pi (π).
The symbol for the golden ratio.
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Convert the fraction 3/4 into decimal notation.
1.5
0.25
0.5
0.75
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the meaning of the symbol '∑'?
Product
Summation
Difference
Average
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Identify the mathematical term for the distance around a circle.
Diameter
Radius
Circumference
Area
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Translate the expression '3 times a number n' into mathematical notation.
n + 3
3n
3 + n
3n^2
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the symbol for 'less than or equal to'?
>=
<=
Answer explanation
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What does the notation '√' indicate in mathematics?
Cube root
Square root
Absolute value
Natural logarithm
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