BENCHMARK 1 STUDY GUIDE (21-22BM1)

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What is the absolute value of a negative number?

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The absolute value of a negative number is its positive counterpart. For example, |−33| = 33.

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What does the expression 2L + 2W represent in geometry?

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The expression 2L + 2W represents the perimeter of a rectangle, where L is the length and W is the width.

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How do you calculate the perimeter of a rectangle with length 15 inches and width 4 inches?

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Perimeter = 2L + 2W = 2(15) + 2(4) = 30 + 8 = 38 inches.

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What does the expression 222 ÷ j represent in a real-world context?

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It represents the number of candies in each jar when 222 candies are evenly split into j jars.

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What is the difference between a product and a difference in algebra?

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A product is the result of multiplication, while a difference is the result of subtraction.

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What is the meaning of the expression 6x − 4?

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It represents the difference of 6 times a number, x, and 4.

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How do you find the quotient of two numbers?

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To find the quotient, divide the first number by the second number. For example, 96.85 ÷ 6.5 = 14.9.

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What is the formula for the perimeter of a rectangle?

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The formula for the perimeter of a rectangle is P = 2L + 2W.

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What does the term 'debt' mean in financial terms?

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Debt refers to the amount of money that is owed to someone else.

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What is the significance of using absolute values in mathematics?

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Absolute values are used to express the magnitude of a number without regard to its sign.