Pre-Algebra : Identities and Properties

Study concepts, example questions & explanations for Pre-Algebra

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Example Questions

Example Question #625 : Common Core Math: Grade 5

What is  rounded to the nearest thousandths? 

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Correct answer:

Explanation:

When we round a number to the thousandths place, we look to the ten thousandths place (the digit directly to the right of the thousandths place) to tell us if we round up or down. 

In this case, our ten thousandths place is , which tells us to round up. Remember,  means round down,  means round up. 

The  is in the thousandths place, so we round that up to  and we get rid of all of the numbers to the right of the thousandths place. Our rounded number becomes 

Example Question #626 : Common Core Math: Grade 5

What is  rounded to the nearest thousandths? 

Possible Answers:

Correct answer:

Explanation:

When we round a number to the thousandths place, we look to the ten thousandths place (the digit directly to the right of the thousandths place) to tell us if we round upfor down. 

In this case, our ten thousandths place is , which tells us to round up. Remember,  means round down,  means round up. 

The  is in the thousandths place, so we round that up to  and we get rid of all of the numbers to the right of the thousandths place. Our rounded number becomes 

Example Question #627 : Common Core Math: Grade 5

What is  rounded to the nearest hundredths?

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Correct answer:

Explanation:

When we round a number to the hundredths place, we look to the thousandths place (the digit directly to the right of the hundredths place) to tell us if we round up or down. 

In this case, our thousandths place is , which tells us to round down. Remember,  means round down,  means round up. 

The  is in the hundredths place, so that stays  and we get rid of all of the numbers to the right of the hundredths place. Our rounded number becomes 

Example Question #628 : Common Core Math: Grade 5

What is rounded to the nearest hundredths? 

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Correct answer:

Explanation:

When we round a number to the hundreths place, we look to the thousandths place (the digit directly to the right of the hundredths place) to tell us if we round up or down. 

In this case, our thousandths place is , which tells us to round up. Remember,  means round down,  means round up. 

The  is in the hundredths place, so we round that up to  and get rid of all of the numbers to the right of the hundredths place. Our rounded number becomes 

Example Question #629 : Common Core Math: Grade 5

What is  rounded to the nearest tenths?

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Correct answer:

Explanation:

When we round a number to the tenths place, we look to the hundreths place (the digit directly to the right of the tenths place) to tell us if we round up for down. 

In this case, our hundreths place is , which tells us to round up. Remember,  means round down,  means round up. 

The  is in the tenths place, so we round that up to  and get rid of all of the numbers to the right of the tenths place. Our rounded number becomes 

Example Question #81 : Identities And Properties

What digit is in the tenths place? 

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Correct answer:

Explanation:

The tenths place will also be the first digit to the right of the decimal point. 

Example Question #81 : Identities And Properties

Solve the inequality for the variable .

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Correct answer:

Explanation:

Solve just like a two step equation. Make sure you are using the properties of equality and what you do to one side do to the other. Start with either addition or subtraction then, do division or multiplication.

            

Make sure your answer has the variable on the left and if you have to move it to the left, flip the inequality sign.

Check your answer by substituting the number back into the inequality and if correct the statement will be true.

Example Question #82 : Identities And Properties

What is  rounded to the nearest tenths? 

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Correct answer:

Explanation:

When we round a number to the tenths place, we look to the hundrdeths place (the digit directly to the right of the tenths place) to tell us if we round up or down. 

In this case, our hundredths place is , which tells us to round down. Remember,  means round down,  means round up. 

The  is in the tenths place, so that stays as a  and we get rid of all of the numbers to the right of the tenths place. Our rounded number becomes 

Example Question #83 : Identities And Properties

What is  rounded to the nearest tenth? 

Possible Answers:

Correct answer:

Explanation:

When we round a number to the tenths place, we look to the hundredths place (the digit directly to the right of the tenths place) to tell us if we round up or down. 

In this case, our hundredths place is , which tells us to round up. Remember,  means round down,  means round up. 

The  is in the tenths place, so we round that up to  and get rid of all of the numbers to the right of the tenths place. Our rounded number becomes 

Example Question #84 : Identities And Properties

What digit is in the thousandths place?

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Correct answer:

Explanation:

The thousandths place will alway be the third digit to the right of the decimal.

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