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100

What is Pi approximately equal to?

3.14 or 22/7

100

In the formula A=(pi)r2 , what does r2 stand for?

r x r (radius x radius)

100

What are some of the key words that imply multiplication in a word problem?

per, each, every, of, daily, monthly, etc.

100

Fractions imply which operation?

Division

100

What acronym helps us remember the order of types of numbers?

Never Wink In Rooms

200

When calculating the simple interest of a loan or savings account, what operation will you do with the given values?

Multiply

200

In the formula V=Bh, what does the variable B stand for?

Area of the Base

200

"no more than", implies which inequality symbol?

less than or equal to

200

How do we convert a fraction into a decimal?

Top-In, Bottom-out. Numerator divided by denominator.

200

Which soda drink can help us convert decimals to percentages and vice versa?

Dr. Pepper

300

When a problem is asking for the constant of proportionality, what operation will you do with the given y and x value(s)?

Divide

300

If the formula requires the radius of a circle but you are given the diameter, what would you do?

Divide the diameter by 2.

300

"at least", implies which inequality symbol?

greater than or equal to

300

What is the solution to 3x + 2x + 20 = 50?

x = 6

300

Which diagram can help us determine the sign when multiplying or dividing integers (positives and negatives)?

Dorito Man or Tic-Tac-Toe

400

If a composite figure is made with a circle inside a trapezoid, which formulas will you use to determine the area of the shape?

A=1/2 (pi)r2 and A=1/2(b1+b2)h

400

Once you write down the formula that you need for a problem, what is the next step in finding the solution? (Hint: think of  a teacher who can’t make it to school.)

Substitute

400

"maximum", implies which inequality symbol?

less than or equal to

400

Solve the following expression: 5-(-7)

12

400

When adding or subtracting integers what can we associate the numbers with? What can we imagine?

Parties or Battles/ Pirates vs Ninjas/ A number line/ Algebra tiles

500

When solving the volume of a triangular prism, which formulas will you use?

V=Bh and A=1/2 bh

500

Using the formula C=(pi)d, how would you express pi as a ratio?

pi=C/d

500

What does lateral surface area mean we have to do?

Add the area of the lateral faces not including the bases of a 2D net or 3D shape.

500

What happens to the symbol if you divided or multiply both sides of an inequality with a negative number?

The inequality symbol flips.

500

What table can help us arrange a proportional relationship?

WON Table (Words, Original, New)

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