Skill 1 & 2
Convert 1.7 to a fraction
1 7/10
x^3 * x^6
x^9
x^-8
1/x^8
How many solutions will a square root have? How many will a cube root have?
Square Root-Two solutions; Cube Root-One Solution
Write in Standard Form:
3.24*10^6
3,240,000
Which is Mr. Candela's favorite baseball team?
Who were the two groups to celebrate the First Thanksgiving?
Plymouth Pilgrims (Colonists) & Native Americans
What do the stripes on the American flag represent?
The 13 Colonies (First 13 states)
sqrt(200)
Is between which two whole numbers?
14 & 15
x^7/x^3
x^4
3x^0
3
Find the value of x:
x^2=256
x=+-16
Convert to Scientific Form: 0.00010024
1.0024*10^-4
Who did America fight in the war of 1812?
Great Britain
On which day and week of the month is Thanksgiving celebrated? Give the specific week
The fourth Thursday of November.
In what year did Christopher Columbus sail to the "New World"
Bonus: What country did he sail for? What country was he from? (+200 each)
1492
Bonus: Spain; Italy
Change this fraction to a decimal
14/99
0.1414141414141414141414...
(8w^3y^7)^0
1
(8x^10)/(4x^3)
2x^7
What is the side length of a cube that has a Volume of
343 cm^3
Convert from Scientific Notation to Standard Notation:
2.14*10^-5
0.0000214
You are driving a bus with passengers. The route starts off by picking up 23 people, 16 people get off on the next stop, and 12 enter in. One passenger asks to stop at a red light, where 3 more people also leave. How old is the bus driver?
Your Age! You were the bus driver
Which President refused to celebrate Thanksgiving as a national holiday?
a) John Adams
b) Thomas Jefferson
c) George Washington
b) Thomas Jefferson
In World War II, Germany under Hitler's command invaded several countries using a strategy named "blitzkrieg." Despite invading multiple countries, he only declared war on one nation. Which nation did he declare war on?
Bonus: Why did he declare war on them? (+1000)
The USA
Bonus: Because he was allied to Japan
Which is not irrational?
sqrt500
pi
sqrt324
sqrt24
sqrt(324)=18
(2x^6)/(x^5)
2x
(4xyz)^0 * (7xyz)^1
7xyz
Solve the equation for x:
x^2=-676
Not Possible! Cannot take the Square Root
sqrt-676
Change to Scientific Notation:
323124*10^6
3.23124*10^1
When the Moon is directly overhead, you weight ________. (Slightly more, the same, or Slightly less?)
Slightly Less
How many days was the first Thanksgiving day celebration?
3 days
9/11 is known as the most tragic day in US history. However, this was not the first time the Twin Towers were attacked. In what year was the Twin Towers first attacked?
Bonus: What was the form of attack on the towers? (+500)
1993; Bonus: This was known as the WTC Bombing. Two trucks were placed in the parking garage of the twin towers.
Find the Approximation for
3sqrt3
3*(1.7)=7.1
(4m^4)/(8m^8)
1/(2m^4)
11a^2 * 3a^-6
33/a^4
Solve for x:
16x^2+3=4
x=+-1/4
Write Using Scientific Notation:
1.2443342
1.2443342*10^0
In World War II, Japan became the only country (other than Great Britain) to ever invade a state in the USA. What state did Japan invade?
Alaska
On which month, week, and day does Canada celebrate Thanksgiving?
The second Monday of October
There are three branches of government. a) Name all three b) Which branch has the Senate and House of Representatives? c) Each state has how many Senators?
a) Executive; Legislative; Judicial
b) Legislative branch
c) 2 Senators per state