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1. Compare.

To multiply numbers

To add numbers together

To divide numbers

To describe whether numbers are equal to, less than, or greater than each other

The term 'compare' specifically refers to assessing the relationship between numbers in terms of equality, less than, or greater than, rather than performing arithmetic operations like addition, multiplication, or division.

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2. What does it mean to estimate?

To find an answer that is close to the exact amount

To deliberately provide a lower than the actual amount.

To randomly guess without considering any factors.

To produce an answer that is not related to the question.

To find the exact amount without any approximation.

Estimating involves finding an answer that is close to the exact amount by taking into consideration relevant factors and using logical reasoning.

Explanation

Estimating involves finding an answer that is close to the exact amount by taking into consideration relevant factors and using logical reasoning.

3. What does the symbol > represent?

A symbol used to compare two quantities, with the greater quantity given first.

A symbol used to represent less than.

A symbol used to denote addition.

A symbol used to indicate division.

The symbol > is used in math to signify the greater than comparison between two quantities. It always points towards the greater quantity.

Explanation

The symbol > is used in math to signify the greater than comparison between two quantities. It always points towards the greater quantity.

4. What is the Standard Form in mathematics?

A system for organizing data in scientific notation.

A format for broadcasting standardized mathematical operations.

A way to write numbers by using digits

A method to solve complicated equations.

Standard Form is simply a way to represent numbers using digits, making them easily readable and comparable.

Explanation

Standard Form is simply a way to represent numbers using digits, making them easily readable and comparable.

5. What is Expanded Form?

A way to write numbers by showing the value of each digit

A form that shows the expansion of a polynomial expression.

A mathematical operation that makes a number larger.

The process of simplifying complex equations.

Expanded form is a way to represent numbers by breaking them down into their individual place values to provide a clearer understanding of the number's magnitude.

Explanation

Expanded form is a way to represent numbers by breaking them down into their individual place values to provide a clearer understanding of the number's magnitude.

6. What is Word Form?

A type of font style.

A form filled out using words instead of numbers.

A way to write numbers by using words

A mathematical equation that involves letters and numbers.

Word Form refers to the representation of numbers using words instead of numerals. It is commonly used to improve readability and understanding, especially for larger numbers.

Explanation

Word Form refers to the representation of numbers using words instead of numerals. It is commonly used to improve readability and understanding, especially for larger numbers.

7. What is place value?

C) Place value is a term used only in advanced mathematics.

B) Place value is the sum of all the digits in a number.

A) Place value indicates the total number of digits in a number.

Place value determines the value of a digit in a number, based on the location of the digit

Place value refers to the value of a digit based on its position in a number, not the total number of digits, the sum of all digits, or exclusive to advanced mathematics.

Explanation

Place value refers to the value of a digit based on its position in a number, not the total number of digits, the sum of all digits, or exclusive to advanced mathematics.

8. What is the definition of 'order'?

A particular arrangement or placement of things one after the other.

Chaos and disorder.

A state of peace and calm.

A request for food or products.

The correct definition of 'order' refers to a specific arrangement or sequence of items in a particular way.

Explanation

The correct definition of 'order' refers to a specific arrangement or sequence of items in a particular way.

9. What does the symbol '=' stand for?

Less than

Having the same value

Not equal

Greater than

The symbol '=' is used to denote that two values are equal to each other, indicating that they have the same value.

Explanation

The symbol '=' is used to denote that two values are equal to each other, indicating that they have the same value.

10. What does the symbol '≠' represent?

A symbol that indicates division.

A symbol that indicates one quantity is not equal to another

A symbol that indicates multiplication.

A symbol that indicates addition.

The symbol '≠' specifically represents the concept of two quantities being not equal to each other, and is commonly used in mathematics.

Explanation

The symbol '≠' specifically represents the concept of two quantities being not equal to each other, and is commonly used in mathematics.

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