Mental Math

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What is mental math?

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Mental math refers to performing calculations in your head without the use of calculators or paper.

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How do you subtract large numbers mentally?

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Break down the numbers into smaller, manageable parts. For example, to subtract 3999 from 6000, think of it as 6000 - 4000 + 1.

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What is the result of 29 ÷ 100?

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0.29

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How do you solve 3.81 − 2.79?

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Align the decimal points and subtract: 3.81 - 2.79 = 1.02.

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What is the meaning of 'less than' in math?

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'Less than' indicates a subtraction operation. For example, 'ninety-nine less than two hundred and eighteen' means 218 - 99.

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How do you add time?

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When adding time, add the minutes first, and if they exceed 60, convert to hours. For example, 9:55 AM + 18 minutes = 10:13 AM.

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What is the difference between addition and subtraction?

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Addition combines numbers to find a total, while subtraction finds the difference between numbers.

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What is a decimal?

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A decimal is a fraction expressed in a special form, using a decimal point to separate the whole number from the fractional part.

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How do you round numbers?

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To round a number, look at the digit to the right of the rounding place. If it's 5 or more, round up; if it's less than 5, round down.

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What is the importance of estimating in mental math?

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Estimating helps you quickly assess the reasonableness of an answer before calculating the exact value.