Unit 1 Extra Credit Extravaganza

Front

What is an exponent?

Back

An exponent is a number that indicates how many times to multiply the base number by itself. For example, in 2^3, 3 is the exponent.

Front

What is the result of -5 - (-1)?

Back

The result is -4.

Front

What is the product of -8 and 2?

Back

The product is -16.

Front

What is the result of -49 ÷ (-7) * 2?

Back

The result is 14.

Front

What is the sum of -8 and -12?

Back

The sum is -20.

Front

What does it mean to subtract a negative number?

Back

Subtracting a negative number is the same as adding its positive counterpart. For example, a - b = a + |b|.

Front

How do you multiply two negative numbers?

Back

The product of two negative numbers is positive. For example, -3 * -4 = 12.

Front

What is the order of operations in mathematics?

Back

The order of operations is Parentheses, Exponents, Multiplication and Division (from left to right), Addition and Subtraction (from left to right). This is often remembered by the acronym PEMDAS.

Front

What is the result of dividing a negative number by a positive number?

Back

The result is negative. For example, -10 ÷ 2 = -5.

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What is the result of adding two negative numbers?

Back

The result is negative. For example, -3 + -5 = -8.