5th Grade Math Review

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What is a fraction?

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A fraction represents a part of a whole and is written as 'a/b', where 'a' is the numerator (the number of parts) and 'b' is the denominator (the total number of equal parts).

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How do you add fractions with different denominators?

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To add fractions with different denominators, first find a common denominator, convert the fractions, and then add the numerators.

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What is the process to round a number to the nearest tenth?

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To round a number to the nearest tenth, look at the hundredths place. If it's 5 or more, round up; if it's less than 5, round down.

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What is the x-axis and y-axis in a coordinate grid?

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The x-axis is the horizontal line, and the y-axis is the vertical line. Coordinates are written as (x,y), where x is the position on the x-axis and y is the position on the y-axis.

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How do you divide a total amount into equal parts?

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To divide a total amount into equal parts, you can use division. For example, if you have 426 awards and want to divide them into 6 equal parts, you calculate 426 ÷ 6.

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What is the value of 1/8 in decimal form?

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1/8 in decimal form is 0.125.

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What is an estimate?

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An estimate is a rough calculation or judgment of the value, number, quantity, or extent of something.

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How do you find the length of a remaining piece when cutting a board?

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To find the length of the remaining piece, subtract the length of the cut piece from the total length of the board.

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What does it mean to round a number?

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Rounding a number means adjusting it to a nearby specified value, often to make it simpler or easier to work with.

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What is a check in banking terms?

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A check is a written order directing a bank to pay a specific amount of money from a person's account to another person or entity.