General Math Principles
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Which of the following is NOT a core area of mathematics?

  • Algebra
  • Culinary Arts (correct)
  • Number Theory
  • Geometry

What is the purpose of mathematical models?

  • To create abstract art.
  • To represent philosophical concepts.
  • To confuse students.
  • To represent real-world phenomena and make predictions. (correct)

Which of the following operations is performed first according to the order of operations (PEMDAS/BODMAS)?

  • Subtraction
  • Multiplication
  • Addition
  • Parentheses/Brackets (correct)

Which of the following is an example of a prime number?

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What does a ratio compare?

<p>Two quantities (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the name for statements that two expressions are equal?

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

Which of these is the general form of linear equations?

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What area of mathematics deals with points, lines, angles, surfaces, and solids?

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Which of the following is a quadrilateral?

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What does the Pythagorean theorem relate?

<p>Sides in a right triangle (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for the measure of the surface enclosed by a two-dimensional figure?

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Which of the following is a basic trigonometric function?

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What does differential calculus primarily focus on?

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What is the purpose of inferential statistics?

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Which branch of mathematics deals with discrete, rather than continuous, structures?

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What is a step-by-step procedure for solving problems called?

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What is the measure of the space occupied by a three-dimensional object?

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What is a triangle with all sides of equal length called?

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Flashcards

Mathematics

The study of numbers, quantities, shapes, and their relationships.

Arithmetic

The branch of math involving basic operations: addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.

Order of Operations

The order in which operations are performed in a mathematical expression: Parentheses/Brackets, Exponents/Orders, Multiplication and Division, Addition and Subtraction.

Prime Numbers

Natural numbers greater than 1 that are only divisible by 1 and themselves.

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Fractions

A way to represent parts of a whole, consisting of a numerator and a denominator.

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Percentages

Expressing a quantity as a fraction of 100.

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Algebra

Using symbols and variables to represent numbers and quantities in mathematical expressions.

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Geometry

Deals with the properties and relationships of points, lines, angles, surfaces, and solids.

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Plane

A flat, two-dimensional surface that extends infinitely in all directions.

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Right Triangle

A triangle with one angle measuring exactly 90 degrees.

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Pythagorean Theorem

In a right triangle, a² + b² = c², where c is the hypotenuse.

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Parallelogram

A quadrilateral with two pairs of parallel sides.

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Volume

The measure of space inside a 3D object.

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Translation

A transformation that slides a figure without rotating or reflecting it.

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Trigonometry

Studies relationships between the angles and sides of triangles.

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Differential Calculus

Deals with the rate of change of functions.

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Probability

Measures the likelihood of an event occurring.

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Algorithms

Step-by-step procedures for solving problems.

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Explore the foundational concepts of mathematics including number theory, algebra, geometry, and analysis. Learn how mathematical reasoning uses logic and deduction to solve problems. Discover the use of mathematical models to represent real-world phenomena.

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