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What is the first step to simplify a multiplication expression?
What is the first step to simplify a multiplication expression?
- Combine like terms
- Apply the distributive property (correct)
- Multiply all constants together
- Rearrange terms alphabetically
Which type of expressions involve looking for matching pairs to simplify?
Which type of expressions involve looking for matching pairs to simplify?
- Subtraction expressions
- Division expressions (correct)
- Addition expressions
- Multiplication expressions
What makes two terms like terms?
What makes two terms like terms?
- They have different variables
- They share the same letter or variable (correct)
- They are constants
- They have the same exponent
In simplifying addition expressions, what do we do with like terms?
In simplifying addition expressions, what do we do with like terms?
What is a constant term?
What is a constant term?
When simplifying multiplication expressions, what should be done with constants?
When simplifying multiplication expressions, what should be done with constants?
What is the main purpose of applying the distributive property in simplifying expressions?
What is the main purpose of applying the distributive property in simplifying expressions?
What should we look for in division expressions to simplify them?
What should we look for in division expressions to simplify them?
How can we determine if two terms are like terms in an expression?
How can we determine if two terms are like terms in an expression?
What does it mean to combine like terms in an expression?
What does it mean to combine like terms in an expression?
What is the first step in solving word problems, according to the text?
What is the first step in solving word problems, according to the text?
Which method is NOT mentioned as a way to solve word problems involving percents?
Which method is NOT mentioned as a way to solve word problems involving percents?
What is the main difference between the formulas for markups and markdowns?
What is the main difference between the formulas for markups and markdowns?
What is important when using rates in mathematical formulas for markups and markdowns?
What is important when using rates in mathematical formulas for markups and markdowns?
What are discounts and taxes primarily associated with?
What are discounts and taxes primarily associated with?
How is simple interest calculated?
How is simple interest calculated?
What is another term for future value when referring to loans?
What is another term for future value when referring to loans?
What keywords should a reader look for when translating word problems into math equations for addition?
What keywords should a reader look for when translating word problems into math equations for addition?
Which action is necessary when calculating discounts?
Which action is necessary when calculating discounts?
'What have we learned?' at the end of a lesson typically helps students:
'What have we learned?' at the end of a lesson typically helps students:
What is the definition of a percentage increase?
What is the definition of a percentage increase?
How is percentage increase calculated?
How is percentage increase calculated?
What does 'initial value' refer to in the context of percentage increase?
What does 'initial value' refer to in the context of percentage increase?
Which formula represents simple interest calculation?
Which formula represents simple interest calculation?
What does percent change help determine?
What does percent change help determine?
Which operation can be used to determine percent change?
Which operation can be used to determine percent change?
Why is identifying the initial and final values important in percentage increase calculations?
Why is identifying the initial and final values important in percentage increase calculations?
'Percent' in 'percent word problems' means what?
'Percent' in 'percent word problems' means what?
'Principal' in simple interest refers to what?
'Principal' in simple interest refers to what?
What is the formula for calculating simple interest?
What is the formula for calculating simple interest?
Which formula can be used to calculate percentage increase?
Which formula can be used to calculate percentage increase?
What is the key step in calculating percentage increase?
What is the key step in calculating percentage increase?
How is percent change calculated?
How is percent change calculated?
When calculating percent increase, why is it important to identify the initial and final values correctly?
When calculating percent increase, why is it important to identify the initial and final values correctly?
In simple interest calculations, what is represented by 'rate'?
In simple interest calculations, what is represented by 'rate'?
What should one do with constants when simplifying multiplication expressions?
What should one do with constants when simplifying multiplication expressions?
'Percent' in 'percent word problems' refers to what?
'Percent' in 'percent word problems' refers to what?
What does 'principal' represent in simple interest calculations?
What does 'principal' represent in simple interest calculations?
'Percent change' helps determine what aspect of a quantity?
'Percent change' helps determine what aspect of a quantity?
What is the key characteristic of like terms in algebraic expressions?
What is the key characteristic of like terms in algebraic expressions?
In simplifying multiplication expressions, what should you do if the expression contains parentheses?
In simplifying multiplication expressions, what should you do if the expression contains parentheses?
What is the purpose of breaking numbers into factors when simplifying division expressions?
What is the purpose of breaking numbers into factors when simplifying division expressions?
Why should all like terms be rearranged together in algebraic expressions?
Why should all like terms be rearranged together in algebraic expressions?
When simplifying addition expressions, what happens to like terms?
When simplifying addition expressions, what happens to like terms?
What is the correct approach to handling matching pairs in division expressions?
What is the correct approach to handling matching pairs in division expressions?
Why is it important to apply the distributive property in algebraic expressions?
Why is it important to apply the distributive property in algebraic expressions?
What is the purpose of combining like terms in algebraic expressions?
What is the purpose of combining like terms in algebraic expressions?
What is the main characteristic of a constant term in algebra?
What is the main characteristic of a constant term in algebra?
How can you simplify multiplication expressions involving the same variable raised to different exponents?
How can you simplify multiplication expressions involving the same variable raised to different exponents?
What is the key difference between markups and markdowns in terms of the starting price?
What is the key difference between markups and markdowns in terms of the starting price?
Which of the following keywords typically translate into subtraction when solving word problems?
Which of the following keywords typically translate into subtraction when solving word problems?
In simple interest calculations, what does the 'rate' represent?
In simple interest calculations, what does the 'rate' represent?
When calculating discounts, what method can be used in addition to setting up ratios?
When calculating discounts, what method can be used in addition to setting up ratios?
Which formula should be used to calculate future value in a simple interest scenario?
Which formula should be used to calculate future value in a simple interest scenario?
What is a common method used in businesses to manipulate profit margins?
What is a common method used in businesses to manipulate profit margins?
Which operation is necessary when calculating taxes on purchases?
Which operation is necessary when calculating taxes on purchases?
