Using Math Flashcards

1
Q

The place value of a digit depends on its

A

Position in a numeral.

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2
Q

Carrying in addition is the opposite of _________ in subtraction.

A

Borrowing

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3
Q

A number is an _________.

And, a numeral is a ________.

A

Idea; symbol

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4
Q

The ten symbols for whole numbers from zero through nine are called _________.

A

Digits

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5
Q

What system is our decimal system

A

Hindu-Arabic system

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6
Q

A ________ is a number that is less than 1 but greater than 0.

A

Fraction

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7
Q

Define: Improper fraction

A

A fraction which has a numerator equal to or greater than 1.

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8
Q

What are two fractions that equal the same.

A

Equivalent fractions

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9
Q

Define: lowest common denominator.

A

It’s the lowest number you can use as the denominator for all the fractions in a problem.

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10
Q

Prime numbers are numbers that cannot be __________ evenly by any numbers except _____________ and 1.

A

Divided; themselves

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11
Q

Does reducing a proper fraction to its lowest terms change its value?

A

No

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12
Q

When dividing fractions, you invert the divisor and then ___________.

A

Multiply

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13
Q

Reducing a fraction means to give it the lowest possible __________ and ___________.

A

Numerator and denominator

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