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When using the guess and check method, if the calculated result is lower than the desired value, what should be done?
When using the guess and check method, if the calculated result is lower than the desired value, what should be done?
- Keep the guess unchanged
- Decrease the value of the guess
- Increase the value of the guess (correct)
- Stop the process and start over
In the equation $8.1x = 12.15$, what is the correct value of x obtained using the guess and check method?
In the equation $8.1x = 12.15$, what is the correct value of x obtained using the guess and check method?
- 1.0
- 1.2
- 1.5 (correct)
- 1.7
In the equation $2x - 8.9 = 20.52$, what was the second guess made using the guess and check method?
In the equation $2x - 8.9 = 20.52$, what was the second guess made using the guess and check method?
- 14.7
- 14.71 (correct)
- 14
- 15
If a guess gives a result higher than the desired value, what action should be taken in the guess and check method?
If a guess gives a result higher than the desired value, what action should be taken in the guess and check method?
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What is one potential outcome when using the guess and check method?
What is one potential outcome when using the guess and check method?
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What is the method taught in the video lesson for solving decimal problems?
What is the method taught in the video lesson for solving decimal problems?
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What is the purpose of making educated guesses in the guess and check method?
What is the purpose of making educated guesses in the guess and check method?
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What is the benefit of having multiple problem-solving methods?
What is the benefit of having multiple problem-solving methods?
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