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Which mathematical operation would you use to determine the total cost of items purchased at a store?

  • Subtraction
  • Division
  • Multiplication
  • Addition (correct)

What is the value of $5(4 + 6)$?

  • $50$ (correct)
  • $20$
  • $40$
  • $30$

If you wanted to convert a decimal number to a fraction, which method would be incorrect?

  • Add zeroes to the decimal until it is a whole number
  • Divide the decimal by its place value (correct)
  • Identify the place value
  • Multiply by 100 if there are two decimal places

Which of the following descriptions best defines a prime number?

<p>A number that can only be divided evenly by one and itself (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the result of $x^2 + 2x + 1$ when $x = 3$?

<p>$16$ (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the most effective way to find the total amount spent after purchasing multiple items with different prices?

<p>Sum the prices before applying any discounts or taxes (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which method would lead to a misunderstanding when trying to simplify the expression $3(2x + 4) + 5$?

<p>Ignoring the distribution and treating the expression as a simple sum (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What common mistake might arise when converting a fraction with a large denominator into a decimal?

<p>Rounding the answer too early in the calculation (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following misunderstandings about prime numbers is most common?

<p>A prime number cannot be even (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

When evaluating the expression $x^2 + 2x + 1$ at $x = -1$, which mistake is likely to occur?

<p>Failing to square the negative input properly (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Flashcards

Total cost calculation

Adding the prices of purchased items to find the total expenditure.

Evaluating $5(4 + 6)$

Following the order of operations (PEMDAS/BODMAS), calculate the sum inside the parentheses first, then multiply by 5.

Decimal to fraction conversion pitfalls

Dividing the decimal by its place value is wrong. This method does not accurately convert a decimal into a fraction.

Prime number definition

A prime number is a whole number greater than 1 that has only two factors: 1 and itself.

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$x^2 + 2x + 1$ at $x = 3$

Substitute $x = 3$ into the expression and calculate the result according to the order of operations.

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Finding total cost (multiple items)

Adding the prices of all the items before considering discounts or taxes is the most efficient way.

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Simplifying $3(2x + 4) + 5$ mistake

Ignoring the distributive property leads to the wrong outcome; the multiplication must be applied within the parentheses first.

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Fraction to decimal conversion mistake

Important: Rounding the decimal conversion too early can lead to errors in calculating the result.

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Prime number common misconception

Even numbers can be prime; 2 is both even and prime.

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Evaluating $x^2+2x+1$ at $x = -1$ error

Squaring a negative number yields a positive number, incorrectly interpreting that calculation leads to misunderstanding.

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