Mental Math
30+30 + 40 =
100
While you are working in your desired career pathway, you have to calculate the perimeter of rectangular garden to get the right amount of fencing. Your garden is 25 feet by 10 feet. (did I mention you forgot your phone so you do not have a calculator?)_ Calculate the perimeter of this garden using mental math.
70 feet
What does the words "what is the difference" indicate you should do in a word problem?
to subtract
Add the functions to make the equation equal to 1
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5 4 3 2 1 = 1
5 - 4 - 3 + 2 + 1 = 1
Estimate the product by rounding up or down
31 x 8 =
Now you have to buy the fencing for your garden that was 25 ft by 10 ft. The fencing you want is awesome but it costs $100 per foot. How much is the cost of your fencing (its your lucky day - no sales tax on this one)?
$7,000 (ouch!)
What does the word "Product" refer to in math?
answer to a multiplication problem.
If you are in your math class for 45 minutes on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday.. How long are you here all together?
180 minutes or 3 hours
Mental math - no calculator
estimate the quotient by rounding down first
102 ÷ 25 =
102 rounded down is 100 ÷ 25 = 4
The Timberwolves had an awesome game and "Kat" scored 25 points out of a total of 100 points. What percentage of the points did he score? BONUS: What does "KAT" stand for?
25% Karl Anthony Towns
division or divide by
What is Gaffney's favorite saying about math?
Math is FUN
Mental Math -
On the way to the grocery story, I found 4 $5 bills *yay*
I would like to buy 2 (Non taxable) items at $9 each, do I have enough money?
3x3x3=
yes!
You are working in the trades and have become very efficient at your job. Your manager likes you so much, you negotiated a higher wage with her and now make 50% more than your starting hourly wage of $30/hour. How much is your new salary?
$45.00/hour!! Rockstar!
What does the word "Quotient" refer to in math?
Answer to a division problem
If we have 20 days of school left; and you are in school for 6 hours a day, how many hours of school are left?
120 hours!!!
$100
Mental Math
Your manager was so happy with you, she said you could take a 45 minute break today. You left your job at 1:15 pm. what time should you be back?
2:00 pm (or earlier if you want her to be really happy!!)
What is the the variable in this equation:
2X +1 = 11
X=5
Is having a diploma important when looking for the right job or college and when you are "adulting it" after high school?
Yes YES Yes