Math Flashcard Bowl 6th Grade Round 1

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What is a ratio?

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A ratio is a comparison of two quantities, showing how many times one value contains or is contained within the other. For example, a ratio of 5:6 means for every 5 of one item, there are 6 of another.

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How do you find the fraction of a part in a ratio?

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What does it mean for two expressions to be equivalent?

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How do you evaluate an expression with multiple operations?

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To evaluate an expression with multiple operations, follow the order of operations: Parentheses, Exponents, Multiplication and Division (from left to right), Addition and Subtraction (from left to right).

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What is the order of operations in mathematics?

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The order of operations is a set of rules that determines the sequence in which calculations are performed: 1. Parentheses 2. Exponents 3. Multiplication and Division (left to right) 4. Addition and Subtraction (left to right).

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What is profit in a business context?

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Profit is the financial gain obtained when the revenue from sales exceeds the costs associated with producing and selling goods or services.

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How do you solve an inequality?

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To solve an inequality, isolate the variable on one side of the inequality sign. Remember to reverse the inequality sign if you multiply or divide by a negative number.

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What is an expression in mathematics?

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What is the significance of the equal sign in equations?

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The equal sign (=) indicates that the values on both sides of the equation are the same. It shows a relationship of equality between two expressions.

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What is a variable in mathematics?

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