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    This symbol (=) means:

    • Plus
    • Minus
    • Equal
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This quiz covers basic mathematical terms and vocabulary, helping learners understand concepts like greater than, sum, amount, and equality through simple definitions.

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  • 2. 

    If there are zero apples, there are:

    • Two apples

    • 100 apples

    • No apples

    Correct Answer
    A. No apples
    Explanation
    If there are zero apples, it means that there are no apples at all. Therefore, the answer "no apples" is correct.

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  • 3. 

    What does "is greater than" mean

    • Having more than

    • Having not as much as

    Correct Answer
    A. Having more than
    Explanation
    The phrase "is greater than" indicates that one quantity or value is larger or more significant than another. It implies that the first entity possesses a higher amount or quality compared to the second entity. In this context, "having more than" accurately captures the meaning of "is greater than" as it signifies the presence of a greater quantity or magnitude.

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  • 4. 

    This symbol + means 

    • Minus

    • Plus

    • Equal

    Correct Answer
    A. Plus
    Explanation
    The symbol "+" means addition or to add two or more numbers together. It is used to indicate the operation of combining quantities or values to find a total or sum.

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  • 5. 

    This symbol (-) means:

    • Plus

    • Minus

    • Equal

    Correct Answer
    A. Minus
    Explanation
    The symbol "-" represents the mathematical operation of subtraction, where one quantity is being taken away from another. It indicates a decrease or a negative value.

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  • 6. 

    What is a "sum"?

    • The number you get when you add things together

    • The number you get when you take away

    • Zero

    Correct Answer
    A. The number you get when you add things together
    Explanation
    A "sum" refers to the number obtained by adding multiple quantities together. It is the result of combining or adding things together, which could be numbers, objects, or any other entities. The sum represents the total or the final result of the addition process.

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  • 7. 

    Is "equal to" means:

    • Having the same amount

    • Not having the same amount

    Correct Answer
    A. Having the same amount
    Explanation
    "Equal to" means having the same amount. It indicates that two or more things are identical in quantity or value. When something is described as "equal to," it implies that it is neither more nor less than the other thing being compared. This phrase is commonly used in mathematics and everyday language to denote equivalence or balance between two entities.

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  • 8. 

    "Is not equal to" means

    • Having the same amount

    • Not having the same amount

    Correct Answer
    A. Not having the same amount
    Explanation
    "Is not equal to" means that two things or quantities are not the same or do not have the same amount. It indicates a lack of equality or similarity between them. In this context, "not having the same amount" is the correct answer as it accurately reflects the meaning of "is not equal to".

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  • 9. 

    An "amount" is referring to:

    • Adding

    • Subtracting

    • The number of

    Correct Answer
    A. The number of
    Explanation
    The term "amount" refers to the quantity or number of something. It does not specifically indicate whether it involves addition or subtraction, but rather focuses on the numerical value or count of a particular item or concept.

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