5th Math Benchmark 1 Review

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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 determines the sequence in which calculations are performed. It is often remembered by the acronym PEMDAS: Parentheses, Exponents, Multiplication and Division (from left to right), Addition and Subtraction (from left to right).

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What is a prime number?

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A prime number is a natural number greater than 1 that has no positive divisors other than 1 and itself. For example, 2, 3, 5, and 7 are prime numbers.

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What is standard form in mathematics?

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Standard form is a way of writing numbers using digits. For example, the number 4,080.012 is in standard form.

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What is property tax?

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Property tax is a tax based on the value of real estate property. Homeowners pay this tax to local governments.

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How do you round a number to the nearest tenth?

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To round a number to the nearest tenth, look at the digit in the hundredths place. If it is 5 or greater, round up. If it is less than 5, round down.

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What is the value of the expression: 36 + (3×2) ÷ 6?

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The value of the expression is 7.

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What is the difference between income tax and sales tax?

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Income tax is a tax on an individual's earnings, while sales tax is a tax on the sale of goods and services.

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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 value that is simpler or more convenient, often to a specified place value.

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What is the value of 4 x 1,000 + 8 x 10 + 1 x 0.01 + 2 x 0.001 in standard form?

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The value in standard form is 4,080.012.

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What is the significance of the digit in the tenths place?

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The digit in the tenths place represents one-tenth of a whole number. For example, in 4.5, the 5 is in the tenths place.