ISEE Lower Level Math : ISEE Lower Level (grades 5-6) Mathematics Achievement

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Example Question #791 : Isee Lower Level (Grades 5 6) Mathematics Achievement

At the mall, Jason buys 2 pairs of jeans, costing $14 each, and a jacket. His total before tax is $42. How much does the jacket cost? 

Possible Answers:

$10

$12

$14

$28

$20

Correct answer:

$14

Explanation:

The algebraic expression for the given information is:

,

with  representing the total cost for 2 pairs of jeans, and  being the cost of the jacket.

The jacket costs 14 dollars. 

Example Question #792 : Isee Lower Level (Grades 5 6) Mathematics Achievement

Solve for

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Correct answer:

Explanation:

First add 5 to both sides of the equation:

Divide both sides by 4:

Reduce:

Example Question #793 : Isee Lower Level (Grades 5 6) Mathematics Achievement

Simplify

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Correct answer:

Explanation:

Group like terms:

Combine:

Since nothing more can be combined, this is our answer.

Example Question #794 : Isee Lower Level (Grades 5 6) Mathematics Achievement

Which expression is equal to 15?

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Correct answer:

Explanation:

Keep in mind the order of operations for this problem. Always start with parentheses. There are no exponents here, so then move to multiplication and division, and finally to addition and subtraction.

Example Question #795 : Isee Lower Level (Grades 5 6) Mathematics Achievement

What is a reasonable estimate of ?

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Correct answer:

Explanation:

Since multiplication and division have an equal status within the order of operations, we can start by dividing two of the elements (we don't have to multiply ). The first thing that should pop out is that equals a little less than .

Now we can estimate a reasonable range by multiplying by and . That would give us an approximate range of This estimate falls right in the middle of , which is the correct answer.

Example Question #796 : Isee Lower Level (Grades 5 6) Mathematics Achievement

What is the value of

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Correct answer:

Explanation:

Follow the order of operations for this problem:

parentheses:

exponents:

division and multiplication:

addition and subtraction: (now simply add and subtract from left to right!):

Example Question #797 : Isee Lower Level (Grades 5 6) Mathematics Achievement

Solve for :

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Correct answer:

Explanation:

Example Question #798 : Isee Lower Level (Grades 5 6) Mathematics Achievement

Solve for :

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Correct answer:

Explanation:

To divide, move the decimal point in both numbers right one place to make the divisor whole.

Example Question #799 : Isee Lower Level (Grades 5 6) Mathematics Achievement

Solve for  : 

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Correct answer:

Explanation:

Example Question #800 : Isee Lower Level (Grades 5 6) Mathematics Achievement

Solve for .

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Correct answer:

Explanation:

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