Level 1 Basics Flashcards

The basic foundations of math that you should already know without thinking.

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Add, Subtract, Multiply, Divide Whole Numbers

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Check addition with subtraction and vice versa.

Check multiplication with division and vice versa.

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Add, Subtract, Multiply, Divide Fractions

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Find the common denominator when adding or subtracting.
Multiply the numerators then denominators.
To divide, multiply by the reciprocal (flip numerator and denominator).

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Add, Subtract, Multiply, Divide Decimals

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Align the decimal points, then add or subtract normally.
To multiply, multiply normally then count off decimal places.
To divide, move decimal point of divisor to the right to form a whole number; move the decimal point in the dividend the same number of places. Divide as though there were no decimals, then place the decimal in the quotient.

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Convert Fractions to Decimals and vice versa

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To convert a fraction to a decimal, divide.

To convert a decimal to a fraction, use decimal name in the denominator.

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Add, Subtract, Multiply, Divide Positive and Negative Numbers

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When addends (numbers being added) have the same sign, add absolute values. 
When addends are different, subtract absolute values, answer has sign the same as the greater absolute value.
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Plot points on a number line

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For a positive number, move right.

For a negative number, move left.

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Plug a number into an algebraic expression

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Choose simple numbers, or use numbers assigned.

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Solve a linear equation

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Isolate the variable by doing the same to both sides of the equation.

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Add or subtract line segments

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Pay attention to the segments by using visuals.

Add and subtract as normal.

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Find the third angle of a triangle, given the other two angles

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The sum of the interior angles of a triangle is always 180 degrees. Use that to solve for missing angle.

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