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A & P Orals - General > Mathematics > Flashcards

Mathematics Flashcards

1
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What is the key step to perform in preparing to add or subtract unlike fractions?

A

find the lowest common denominator?

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What is the procedure for dividing one fraction by another fraction?

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Invert the divisor and multiply the numerator’s together and denominators together

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3
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What is a mixed number?

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A combination of a whole number and a fraction

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4
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What is a ratio?

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The comparison of two numbers or quantities

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What is the procedure for changing a decimal into the nearest equivalent fraction?

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Multiply the decimal by the desired denominator of the fraction. Divide the numerator by the denominator.

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What is the procedure for converting a fraction into a decimal?

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Divide the numerator by the denominator

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7
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Name at least two ways a ratio may be expressed

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As a fraction 1/2 or using a colon 1:2 or using the words “to” between two numbers

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What is a proportion?

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A statement of equality between two or more ratios

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How do you convert a decimal as a percent?

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Multiply the decimal by 100 and add the %. Move the decimal point two places to the right and add the % sign

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What is the procedure for converting a fraction into percent?

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Divide the numerator by the denominator, then move the decimal point to the right and add the % sign

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What is the sum of a large positive number and a small negative number?

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A smaller positive number

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What is the root of a number?

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Is two or more equal smaller numbers when multiplied together equal the specified number

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What is a squared number or an example of a squared number?

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Multiply that number by itself

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When using the powers of 10, how many 1 million be defined?

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10 to the sixth power

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15
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What is pi?

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3.1416. The ratio of the circumference to diameter of any circle.

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16
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What is a common method of making computations involving very large or very small numbers more manageable?

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Convert the numbers into scientific notation by using powers of 10

17
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What is the formula to find the area of a rectangle and a triangle?

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Rectangle: Area = Length x Width
Triangle: Area = (Base x Height) / 2

18
Q

What is a trapezoid?

A

A four sided figure with one pair of parallel sides

19
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What is a parallelogram?

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A four sided figure with two pairs of parallel lines

20
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What is an equilateral triangle?

A

A triangle with three equal sides

21
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Name three of the six types of triangles

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Equilateral, Isosceles, acute, right, obtuse, scalene

22
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What is the formula to find the area of a circle?

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Area = Pi x r2

23
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How do you find the volume of a cylinder?

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V = Pi x r2 x height of the cylinder

24
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What is the hypotenuse in a right triangle?

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The side opposite the right angle

A & P Orals - General (12 decks)

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