Grade 7 Math 2nd Quarter Exam
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Powered by AISimplifying an expression with terms raised to powers and products requires using the laws of exponents to combine terms efficiently. For instance, the law \((a^n)^m = a^{nm}\) allows us to raise a power to another power by multiplying the exponents, while \(a^n cdot a^m = a^{n+m}\) lets us add the exponents for the same base when multiplied together. These laws ensure the expression simplifies correctly and concisely. Given two choices, options I and III are useful for simplification, as they help manage powers efficiently .
To determine the total roses Rose has, we need to express the relationship algebraically. She starts with ten roses and buys more weekly. The total number becomes the sum of a constant and a variable representing the roses purchased, \(10 + r\), where \(r\) is the additional roses bought. Thus, expressing her total in this form accounts for the original amount of roses plus the additional each week, leading to option D being the correct expression .
The problem involves calculating the baby's weight at birth and adding the incremental weight gain per period to find the total weight at a future time. The baby starts at 3.05 kg and gains 1.4 kg every two months. By the sixth month, there are three two-month periods, leading to an increment of 3 * 1.4 kg = 4.2 kg. Adding this to the initial weight, the baby's weight at six months is 3.05 kg + 4.2 kg = 7.25 kg. Thus, option D is correct .
An expression is not a polynomial if it involves variables under a root, in the denominator, or raised to fractional or negative powers. In the options provided, \(\sqrt{4x^2}\) is not a polynomial because it includes a square root involving the variable, which violates the standard form requirement for polynomials. Polynomials must consist solely of terms with non-negative integer exponents .
Identifying the correct verbal phrase for expressions like \(8a\) involves understanding how numerical operations translate into language. Here, \(8a\) represents the product of 8 and "a," thus the phrase 'the product of 8 and a number a' accurately captures the multiplication operation embedded in the expression. Recognizing operations linguistically is vital to accurately expressing mathematical relationships .
To find the area of John's garden, we use the rectangle area formula \(A = lw\), where \(l\) is length and \(w\) is width. The problem gives the expressions for length as \(x + 5\) and width as \(x + 3\). Substituting \(x = 4\), the length becomes \(4 + 5 = 9\) meters and the width is \(4 + 3 = 7\) meters. Multiplying these dimensions, the area is \(9 \times 7 = 63\) square meters. Thus, option B is correct .
In fencing a rectangular lot, calculating the perimeter ensures that an adequate measurement of material is acquired. The perimeter accounts for all boundary lengths. With a given width \(y\) and a length 3 meters longer, the perimeter formula \(P = 2(l + w)\) uses these dimensions. Here, substituting \(l = y + 3\), results in \(P = 2(y + 3 + y) = 4y + 6\) meters. This ensures enough fencing material is obtained to cover the entire boundary, accounting for uniform dimensions .
In algebra, phrases describing the alteration of a number typically indicate operations. For example, 'the number is decreased by nine' implies subtraction, as it denotes reducing the original value by a specified amount. Such phrases must be correctly interpreted to determine the operation they represent, crucial for formulating accurate expressions or equations mathematically .
A linear equation is one where all terms are to the first degree, meaning no variables are raised to any power other than one. For an equation to be linear, it must form a straight line when graphed. The expression \(3(x-3)=81\) might seem linear but solving it reveals a single linear equality in terms of x. Instead, \(5 + y ≠ 10\) is not a linear equation in standard form as it represents an inequality, not an equation solved for y or with a clear solution balance, thus not aligning with other linear definitions .
Incremental changes over consistent periods, such as a baby's weight gain, form an arithmetic sequence where each period contributes a constant increase to the previous total. This allows prediction of future values by multiplying the number of periods by the increment and adding it to the initial value. For the baby's weight, it increases by 1.4 kg every two months, so by the sixth month, a total increment of 3 periods \(3 3a 1.4\) is added to the birth weight, reaching 7.25 kg .
