MAT144 Pre-Skills

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What is rounding in mathematics?

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Rounding is the process of adjusting the digits of a number to make it simpler while keeping its value close to what it was. For example, rounding 0.793 to the nearest tenth gives 0.8.

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What is the nearest hundredth of 0.793?

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0.79

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How do you reduce a fraction?

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To reduce a fraction, divide both the numerator and the denominator by their greatest common divisor (GCD). For example, to reduce 8/24, divide both by 8 to get 1/3.

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What is the GCD of 6 and 15?

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The GCD of 6 and 15 is 3.

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What is the result of 4(x-1) when x=1?

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0

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What is the largest unit among kilogram, centigram, gram, and milligram?

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Kilogram

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How do you convert a fraction to a decimal?

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To convert a fraction to a decimal, divide the numerator by the denominator. For example, 1/3 = 0.333.

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What is the process of simplifying fractions?

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Simplifying fractions involves reducing them to their lowest terms by dividing the numerator and denominator by their GCD.

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What does it mean to round to the nearest whole number?

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Rounding to the nearest whole number means adjusting the number to the closest integer. For example, 0.793 rounded to the nearest whole number is 1.

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What is the difference between a gram and a milligram?

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A gram is 1,000 times larger than a milligram. 1 gram = 1,000 milligrams.