Pre-Algebra

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What is standard form in mathematics?

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Standard form is a way of writing numbers using powers of ten. For example, 4.3756 x 10^4 is written as 43,756.

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How do you calculate relative frequency?

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Relative frequency is calculated by dividing the number of times an event occurs by the total number of trials or observations.

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CCSS.7.SP.A.2

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What is the equation for 'twice a number plus 6 is -72'?

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The equation is 2x + 6 = -72.

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What is a function in mathematics?

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A function is a relation where each input has exactly one output. For example, (2,3) and (3,4) are part of a function, but (2,3) and (2,5) are not.

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CCSS.8.F.A.1

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How do you find the range of a set of numbers?

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The range is found by subtracting the smallest number from the largest number in the set.

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CCSS.6.SP.B.4

CCSS.HSS.ID.A.1

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What is scientific notation?

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Scientific notation is a way of expressing numbers that are too large or too small to be conveniently written in decimal form, using powers of ten.

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CCSS.8.EE.A.3

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What does it mean for a set of values to be a function?

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A set of values is a function if no two ordered pairs have the same first element.

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CCSS.8.F.A.1

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How do you convert a number from scientific notation to standard form?

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To convert from scientific notation to standard form, multiply the number by 10 raised to the power indicated.

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What is the formula for calculating the range of a data set?

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Range = Maximum value - Minimum value.

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CCSS.6.SP.B.4

CCSS.HSS.ID.A.1

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What is the difference between a variable and a constant?

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A variable is a symbol that represents an unknown value, while a constant is a fixed value that does not change.

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CCSS.6.EE.A.2B