1.   The steps of the four-step problem-solving plan, in order, are ________.
    A. examine, plan, solve, and explore
    B. explore, plan, solve, and examine
    C. examine, explore, plan, and solve
    D. plan, examine, explore, and solve
    Hint

  2.   The purpose of the Plan step is to ______.
    A. determine if the solution is reasonable
    B. determine the facts involved
    C. determine how to find the solution
    D. determine the solution
    Hint

  3.   When would you not want to estimate an answer?
    A. when there are simple calculations
    B. when an exact answer is needed
    C. when there are large numbers
    D. when there are many calculations
    Hint

  4.   To check means to ______.
    A. use your plan to solve the problem
    B. read the problem carefully
    C. ask, ''Does my answer make sense for the problem?''
    D. make a plan to solve the problem
    Hint

  5.   What is the rule for the pattern
100, 99, 97, 94, 90, … ?
    A. Subtract the term number from the term.
    B. Subtract odd numbers from each term beginning with 1.
    C. Subtract even numbers from each term beginning with 2.
    D. Subtract the term number from the next term.
    Hint



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