Benchmark 1 Review

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What is multiplication?

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Multiplication is a mathematical operation where a number is added to itself a certain number of times. For example, 4 x 3 means adding 4 three times: 4 + 4 + 4 = 12.

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What does 'quotient' mean?

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The quotient is the result of dividing one number by another. For example, in the division 12 ÷ 3, the quotient is 4.

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How do you round a number to the nearest hundred?

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To round a number to the nearest hundred, look at the tens digit. If it is 5 or more, round up. If it is less than 5, round down.

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What is the expression for finding how many times larger one number is than another?

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To find how many times larger one number is than another, divide the larger number by the smaller number. For example, 900 ÷ 90 = 10.

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What is the order of operations in math?

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The order of operations is a set of rules that tells you the sequence to follow when solving math problems: Parentheses, Exponents, Multiplication and Division (from left to right), Addition and Subtraction (from left to right). This is often remembered by the acronym PEMDAS.

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What does 'greatest to least' mean?

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'Greatest to least' means arranging numbers from the largest to the smallest. For example, the numbers 5, 3, and 8 arranged from greatest to least are 8, 5, 3.

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What is an expression in math?

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An expression is a combination of numbers, variables, and operations (like addition or multiplication) that represents a value. For example, 3x + 2 is an expression.

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What is the difference between addition and subtraction?

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Addition is combining two or more numbers to get a total, while subtraction is taking one number away from another. For example, 5 + 3 = 8 (addition) and 5 - 3 = 2 (subtraction).

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What does it mean to divide?

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To divide means to split a number into equal parts. For example, 12 ÷ 4 means splitting 12 into 4 equal parts, which gives you 3.

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What is rounding?

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Rounding is the process of adjusting a number to make it simpler but keeping it close to the original value. For example, rounding 67 to the nearest ten gives you 70.