MA1015: Week 1 Assignment Worksheet

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In this assignment you will solve a variety of problems including a word problem.

Background

A word problem is short scenario followed by a question. While there is no magic formula for solving word problems,

you should always keep the four basic problem-solving steps in mind. Click here to review these four steps along

with an example.

Part 1: Solve the following problems

40 points

Directions to complete Part 1:

Solve the following problems.

1. Solve. 𝟕𝟑𝟐,𝟏𝟕𝟖 +𝟏𝟔𝟕 −𝟓𝟒𝟐,𝟏𝟑𝟕 =

5 points

732,178

+ 167

732 ,345

-542,137

190,208 is the answer

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2. Solve. 6

0

Before answering this question, please review the Division Properties of

Zero section on Page 45 of the textbook. Make sure you understand the

difference between dividing any number by zero (a/0) and dividing zero by

any number (0/a).

5 points

Zero divided by any whole number other than 0 is 0 so

the answer would be 0.

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MA1015: Week 1 Assignment Worksheet

3. Solve. 16

4+(5)(6)–[3+(4+1)]=

5 points

16/4=4

4+1=5

4+(5)(6)-(3+(5))

5*6=30

4+30-(3+(5))

4+30-8

4+30=34

34-8=26 is my answer

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4. Write 33

5 as an improper fraction.

5 points