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Pre-Algebra Fundamental Knowledge

Mathematics

A collection of factual questions covering core pre-algebraic concepts and terminology.

arithmetic algebra number theory

12 Questions Medium Ages 11+ Jul 19, 2026

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1 What is the mathematical term for a number that can only be divided by 1 and itself?

A Composite number
B Prime number
C Integer
D Rational number

2 In the order of operations (PEMDAS/BODMAS), which operation is performed first?

A Addition
B Multiplication
C Parentheses/Brackets
D Exponents/Orders

3 What is the value of any non-zero number raised to the power of 0?

A 0
B 1
C The number itself
D Undefined

4 What is the reciprocal of the fraction 3/4?

A -3/4
B 4/3
C 3/-4
D 1

5 Which property states that a(b + c) = ab + ac?

A Commutative property
B Associative property
C Distributive property
D Identity property

6 What is the result of a negative number multiplied by another negative number?

A A negative number
B Zero
C A positive number
D An imaginary number

7 What is the formal name for the horizontal axis on a Cartesian coordinate plane?

A Y-axis
B Z-axis
C X-axis
D Origin

8 What is the name for the number that tells how many times a base is used as a factor?

A Coefficient
B Exponent
C Product
D Sum

9 What is the additive inverse of 5?

A -5
B 1/5
C 0
D -1

10 A polygon with exactly five sides is known as what?

A Hexagon
B Heptagon
C Pentagon
D Octagon

11 What is the value of Pi (π) rounded to two decimal places?

A 3.12
B 3.14
C 3.16
D 3.18

12 What is the term for a mathematical statement that asserts the equality of two expressions?

A Variable
B Equation
C Inequality
D Constant

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