Exam 1: Notation and Symbols

Reduce the fraction to lowest terms by first factoring the numerator and denominator into the product of prime factors and then dividing out any factors they have in common.

Find the perimeter and the area of the figure. perimeter = __________ inches area = __________ inches

Apply the distributive property, and then simplify the result.

Divide and reduce the answer to lowest terms.

What number do you add to -7 to get -1?

Factor the following number into the product of primes. List the prime factors from smallest to largest. If the number is not factorable, indicate this.

Find the quotient (divide). Simplify the answer. Do not convert to decimal form.

Use the rule for order of operations to simplify the expression as much as possible.

Find the LCD for each of the following; then perform the indicated operation.

Work the following problem using the rule for addition of real numbers.

Write the following fraction as an equivalent fraction with denominator .

Find the fourth term in the sequence.

A woman has a balance of in her checking account. If she writes a check for , what number can be used to represent the new balance in her checking account? $__________

Find the quotient.

Simplify the following expressions to show that subtraction is not an associative operation. 12 - (4 - 2) = __________ (12 - 4) - 2 = __________

Simplify the expression , and then factor the result into the product of primes.

Find the LCD for each of the following; then perform the indicated operation and reduce the answer to lowest terms.

Perform the indicated operation. Simplify the answer. Do not convert to decimal form.

Reduce the fraction to lowest terms by first factoring the numerator and denominator into the product of prime factors and then dividing out any factors they have in common.

Find the fourth term in the sequence.