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1. Number
1.1 Structure and Calculation
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1.1.2 Order of operations (BIDMAS/BODMAS)
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The decimal system is also known as the
base-10
system.
True
When subtracting, you must regroup if a larger digit cannot be subtracted from a smaller one.
True
When adding, regrouping is necessary if the sum in a column exceeds the
place value
.
True
In multiplication, the numbers being multiplied are called
factors
.
Regrouping in subtraction involves
borrowing
from the next column if a larger digit cannot be subtracted from a smaller one.
True
Division is the process of distributing a
quantity
into equal parts.
True
BODMAS and
PEMDAS
are mnemonics for remembering the order of operations.
True
Understanding BODMAS is essential for solving complex arithmetic expressions.
True
The decimal system is also known as
base
-10
What is the result of adding 257 + 185?
442
In division, the number being divided is called the
dividend
The first operation in BODMAS is
brackets
What does the 'O' in BODMAS stand for?
Orders
Match the operation with its correct order in BODMAS.
Brackets ↔️ 1
Exponents ↔️ 2
Division ↔️ 3
Multiplication ↔️ 4
Addition ↔️ 5
Subtraction ↔️ 6
The hundredths place in decimals is represented by
0.01
In the decimal number system, the value of each digit is determined by its position relative to the decimal
point
Steps to add or subtract decimal numbers
1️⃣ Align the decimal places
2️⃣ Perform the operation column by column
3️⃣ Start from the right
In the number 3,456, what does the digit 4 represent?
4 hundreds
Why is understanding place value essential for arithmetic operations?
Working with numbers effectively
Steps to perform addition in arithmetic
1️⃣ Line up the numbers by place value
2️⃣ Add the ones column, then the tens, hundreds, etc.
3️⃣ Regroup if the sum exceeds the place value
What is the first step in performing addition with multi-digit numbers?
Line up by place value
What is multiplication defined as in arithmetic?
Repeated addition
In division, what is the number being divided called?
Dividend
In the order of operations, brackets are always performed
first
In the number 3,456, what does the digit 4 represent?
4 hundreds
Arrange the following terms in their correct relationship:
1️⃣ Factors
2️⃣ Multiplication
3️⃣ Multiples
The factors 3 and 4 multiply to give the multiple
12
.
True
The order of operations ensures consistency in calculations.
True
The 'P' in PEMDAS stands for
parentheses
What is the power of 10 for the tenths place in decimals?
10^-1
To add decimal numbers, you must align the decimal places.
True
What is the power of 10 for the hundredths place?
1
0
−
2
10^{ - 2}
1
0
−
2
How do you place the decimal point in the product when multiplying decimal numbers?
By counting decimal places
The ones place in a decimal number has a
power of 10
equal to 0.
True
Match the decimal place value with its notation and power of 10:
Tenths ↔️ 0.1,
1
0
−
1
10^{ - 1}
1
0
−
1
Hundredths ↔️ 0.01,
1
0
−
2
10^{ - 2}
1
0
−
2
Ones ↔️ 1,
1
0
0
10^{0}
1
0
0
Thousandths ↔️ 0.001,
1
0
−
3
10^{ - 3}
1
0
−
3
The numerical value that a digit has because of its position in a number is called its
place
value.
Steps to perform addition in arithmetic
1️⃣ Line up the numbers by place value
2️⃣ Add the ones column, then the tens, hundreds, etc.
3️⃣ Regroup if the sum exceeds the place value
The decimal system is also known as the
base-10
system.
What is the purpose of regrouping in subtraction?
Borrow from the next column
Regrouping is necessary in addition if the sum in a column exceeds the
place
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