ASVAB Arithmetic Reasoning Flashcard

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What is the relationship between the number of calls Lisa made and the number of calls Mark made if Mark made 8 fewer calls than Lisa?

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If Lisa made 50 calls, then Mark made 50 - 8 = 42 calls.

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How do you determine the number of packs needed if a carpenter needs 360 screws and each pack contains 40 screws?

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Divide the total screws needed by the number of screws per pack: 360 ÷ 40 = 9 packs.

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How do you solve the equation 3y + 7 = 22 for y?

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Subtract 7 from both sides: 3y = 15. Then divide by 3: y = 5.

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If 6w + 4 = 8w, how do you isolate w?

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Subtract 6w from both sides: 4 = 2w. Then divide by 2: w = 2.

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What is the formula for finding the total number of items needed when given the number of items per pack?

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Total items needed = (Number of items needed) ÷ (Items per pack).

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Define the term 'variable' in mathematics.

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A variable is a symbol used to represent an unknown value, often denoted by letters such as x, y, or z.

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What does it mean to solve an equation?

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To solve an equation means to find the value(s) of the variable(s) that make the equation true.

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What is the principle of combining like terms in algebra?

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Combining like terms involves adding or subtracting terms that have the same variable raised to the same power.

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How do you express the sum of two variables, x and y?

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The sum is expressed as x + y.