Common Core: 6th Grade Math : Grade 6

Study concepts, example questions & explanations for Common Core: 6th Grade Math

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Example Questions

Example Question #451 : The Number System

Solve:

\(\displaystyle \begin{array}{r}\overset{\ ~}{4} \overset{\ ~}{3.}\overset{\ ~}{1}4\\ + \overset{\ ~ }{1}\overset{\ ~ }{3.}\overset{ }{3} \overset{~\ }{1} \\ \hline \end{array}\)

Possible Answers:

\(\displaystyle 11.97\)

\(\displaystyle 42.81\)

\(\displaystyle 27.89\)

\(\displaystyle 56.45\)

Correct answer:

\(\displaystyle 56.45\)

Explanation:

 

When we add with multi-digit numbers with decimals, we start with the numbers furthest to the right and work our way towards the left.

Add the numbers in the hundredths place:

\(\displaystyle {4+1=5}\)

Your work should look something like this:

\(\displaystyle \begin{array}{r}\overset{\ ~}{4} \overset{\ ~}{3.}\overset{\ ~}{1}4\\ + \overset{\ ~ }{1}\overset{\ ~ }{3.}\overset{ }{3} \overset{~\ }{1} \\ \hline \space{} \, \space{\, } \space{\, }5\end{array}\)

Add the numbers in the tenths place:

\(\displaystyle {1+3=4}\)

Your work should look something like this:

*Notice that the decimal moves directly down when we are adding decimal numbers.

\(\displaystyle \begin{array}{r}\overset{\ ~}{4} \overset{\ ~}{3.}\overset{\ ~}{1}4\\ + \overset{\ ~ }{1}\overset{\ ~ }{3.}\overset{ }{3} \overset{~\ }{1} \\ \hline \space{} \, \space{\,. }4\space{\, }5\end{array}\)

Add the numbers in the ones place:

\(\displaystyle {3+3=6}\)

Your work should look something like this:

\(\displaystyle \begin{array}{r}\overset{\ ~}{4} \overset{\ ~}{3.}\overset{\ ~}{1}4\\ + \overset{\ ~ }{1}\overset{\ ~ }{3.}\overset{ }{3} \overset{~\ }{1} \\ \hline \space{} \, 6\space{\,. }4\space{\, }5\end{array}\)

Your final answer should be: 56.45

\(\displaystyle \begin{array}{r}\overset{\ ~}{4} \overset{\ ~}{3.}\overset{\ ~}{1}4\\ + \overset{\ ~ }{1}\overset{\ ~ }{3.}\overset{ }{3} \overset{~\ }{1} \\ \hline 5\space{} \, 6\space{\,. }4\space{\, }5\end{array}\)

 

Example Question #1601 : Grade 6

Solve:

\(\displaystyle \begin{array}{r}\overset{\ ~}{3} \overset{\ ~}{3.}\overset{\ ~}{3}4\\ + \overset{\ ~ }{2}\overset{\ ~ }{0.}\overset{ }{4} \overset{~\ }{6} \\ \hline \end{array}\)

Possible Answers:

\(\displaystyle 49.91\)

\(\displaystyle 34.3\)

\(\displaystyle 29.54\)

\(\displaystyle 53.8\)

Correct answer:

\(\displaystyle 53.8\)

Explanation:

 

When we add with multi-digit numbers with decimals, we start with the numbers furthest to the right and work our way towards the left.

Add the numbers in the hundredths place:

\(\displaystyle {4+6=10}\)

Because this sum is greater than 9, we write the 0 from the ones place and carry the 1 from the tens place over to the left. Your work should look something like this:

\(\displaystyle \begin{array}{r}\overset{\ ~}{3} \overset{\ ~}{3.}\overset{\ 1}{3}4\\ + \overset{\ ~ }{2}\overset{\ ~ }{0.}\overset{ }{4} \overset{~\ }{6} \\ \hline \space{} \, \space{\, } \space{\, }0\end{array}\)

Add the numbers in the tenths place:

\(\displaystyle {3+4+1=8}\)

Your work should look something like this:

*Notice that the decimal moves directly down when we are adding decimal numbers.

\(\displaystyle \begin{array}{r}\overset{\ ~}{3} \overset{\ ~}{3.}\overset{\ 1}{3}4\\ + \overset{\ ~ }{2}\overset{\ ~ }{0.}\overset{ }{4} \overset{~\ }{6} \\ \hline \space{} \, \space{\,. }8\space{\, }0\end{array}\)

Add the numbers in the ones place:

\(\displaystyle {3+0=3}\)

Your work should look something like this:

\(\displaystyle \begin{array}{r}\overset{\ ~}{3} \overset{\ ~}{3.}\overset{\ 1}{3}4\\ + \overset{\ ~ }{2}\overset{\ ~ }{0.}\overset{ }{4} \overset{~\ }{6} \\ \hline \space{} \, 3\space{\,. }8\space{\, }0\end{array}\)

Your final answer should be: 53.80

\(\displaystyle \begin{array}{r}\overset{\ ~}{3} \overset{\ ~}{3.}\overset{\ 1}{3}4\\ + \overset{\ ~ }{2}\overset{\ ~ }{0.}\overset{ }{4} \overset{~\ }{6} \\ \hline 5\space{} \, 3\space{\,. }8\space{\, }0\end{array}\)

 

Example Question #71 : Adding Multi Digit Decimals

Solve:

\(\displaystyle \begin{array}{r}\overset{\ ~}{2} \overset{\ ~}{8.}\overset{\ ~}{5}4\\ + \overset{\ ~ }{4}\overset{\ ~ }{0.}\overset{ }{1} \overset{~\ }{2} \\ \hline \end{array}\)

Possible Answers:

\(\displaystyle 68.66\)

\(\displaystyle 45.13\)

\(\displaystyle 38.79\)

\(\displaystyle 11.35\)

Correct answer:

\(\displaystyle 68.66\)

Explanation:

 

When we add with multi-digit numbers with decimals, we start with the numbers furthest to the right and work our way towards the left.

Add the numbers in the hundredths place:

\(\displaystyle {4+2=6}\)

Your work should look something like this:

\(\displaystyle \begin{array}{r}\overset{\ ~}{2} \overset{\ ~}{8.}\overset{\ ~}{5}4\\ + \overset{\ ~ }{4}\overset{\ ~ }{0.}\overset{ }{1} \overset{~\ }{2} \\ \hline \space{} \, \space{\, } \space{\, }6\end{array}\)

Add the numbers in the tenths place:

\(\displaystyle {5+1=6}\)

Your work should look something like this:

*Notice that the decimal moves directly down when we are adding decimal numbers.

\(\displaystyle \begin{array}{r}\overset{\ ~}{2} \overset{\ ~}{8.}\overset{\ ~}{5}4\\ + \overset{\ ~ }{4}\overset{\ ~ }{0.}\overset{ }{1} \overset{~\ }{2} \\ \hline \space{} \, \space{\,. }6\space{\, }6\end{array}\)

Add the numbers in the ones place:

\(\displaystyle {8+0=8}\)

Your work should look something like this:

\(\displaystyle \begin{array}{r}\overset{\ ~}{2} \overset{\ ~}{8.}\overset{\ ~}{5}4\\ + \overset{\ ~ }{4}\overset{\ ~ }{0.}\overset{ }{1} \overset{~\ }{2} \\ \hline \space{} \, 8\space{\,. }6\space{\, }6\end{array}\)

Your final answer should be: 68.66

\(\displaystyle \begin{array}{r}\overset{\ ~}{2} \overset{\ ~}{8.}\overset{\ ~}{5}4\\ + \overset{\ ~ }{4}\overset{\ ~ }{0.}\overset{ }{1} \overset{~\ }{2} \\ \hline 6\space{} \, 8\space{\,. }6\space{\, }6\end{array}\)

 

Example Question #134 : Fluently Add, Subtract, Multiply, And Divide Multi Digit Decimals: Ccss.Math.Content.6.Ns.B.3

Solve:

\(\displaystyle \begin{array}{r}\overset{\ ~}{3} \overset{\ ~}{5.}\overset{\ ~}{5}5\\ + \overset{\ ~ }{2}\overset{\ ~ }{5.}\overset{ }{8} \overset{~\ }{7} \\ \hline \end{array}\)

Possible Answers:

\(\displaystyle 48.21\)

\(\displaystyle 61.42\)

\(\displaystyle 29.17\)

\(\displaystyle 40.88\)

Correct answer:

\(\displaystyle 61.42\)

Explanation:

 

When we add with multi-digit numbers with decimals, we start with the numbers furthest to the right and work our way towards the left.

Add the numbers in the hundredths place:

\(\displaystyle {5+7=12}\)

Because this sum is greater than 9, we write the 2 from the ones place and carry the 1 from the tens place over to the left. Your work should look something like this:

\(\displaystyle \begin{array}{r}\overset{\ ~}{3} \overset{\ ~}{5.}\overset{\ 1}{5}5\\ + \overset{\ ~ }{2}\overset{\ ~ }{5.}\overset{ }{8} \overset{~\ }{7} \\ \hline \space{} \, \space{\, } \space{\, }2\end{array}\)

Add the numbers in the tenths place:

\(\displaystyle {5+8+1=13}\)

Because this sum is greater than 9, we write the 4 from the ones place and carry the 1 from the tens place over to the left. Your work should look something like this:

*Notice that the decimal moves directly down when we are adding decimal numbers.

\(\displaystyle \begin{array}{r}\overset{\ ~}{3} \overset{\ 1}{5.}\overset{\ 1}{5}5\\ + \overset{\ ~ }{2}\overset{\ ~ }{5.}\overset{ }{8} \overset{~\ }{7} \\ \hline \space{} \, \space{\,. }4\space{\, }2\end{array}\)

Add the numbers in the ones place:

\(\displaystyle {5+5+1=11}\)

Because this sum is greater than 9, we write the 1 from the ones place and carry the 1 from the tens place over to the left. Your work should look something like this:

\(\displaystyle \begin{array}{r}\overset{\ 1}{3} \overset{\ 1}{5.}\overset{\ 1}{5}5\\ + \overset{\ ~ }{2}\overset{\ ~ }{5.}\overset{ }{8} \overset{~\ }{7} \\ \hline \space{} \, 1\space{\,. }4\space{\, }2\end{array}\)

Your final answer should be: 61.42

\(\displaystyle \begin{array}{r}\overset{\ 1}{3} \overset{\ 1}{5.}\overset{\ 1}{5}5\\ + \overset{\ ~ }{2}\overset{\ ~ }{5.}\overset{ }{8} \overset{~\ }{7} \\ \hline 6\space{} \, 1\space{\,. }4\space{\, }2\end{array}\)

 

Example Question #132 : Fluently Add, Subtract, Multiply, And Divide Multi Digit Decimals: Ccss.Math.Content.6.Ns.B.3

Solve:

\(\displaystyle \begin{array}{r}\overset{\ ~}{1} \overset{\ ~}{5.}\overset{\ ~}{1}7\\ + \overset{\ ~ }{3}\overset{\ ~ }{1.}\overset{ }{1} \overset{~\ }{2} \\ \hline \end{array}\)

Possible Answers:

\(\displaystyle 46.29\)

\(\displaystyle 42.68\)

\(\displaystyle 59.8\)

\(\displaystyle 58.94\)

Correct answer:

\(\displaystyle 46.29\)

Explanation:

 

When we add with multi-digit numbers with decimals, we start with the numbers furthest to the right and work our way towards the left.

Add the numbers in the hundredths place:

\(\displaystyle {7+2=9}\)

Your work should look something like this:

\(\displaystyle \begin{array}{r}\overset{\ ~}{1} \overset{\ ~}{5.}\overset{\ ~}{1}7\\ + \overset{\ ~ }{3}\overset{\ ~ }{1.}\overset{ }{1} \overset{~\ }{2} \\ \hline \space{} \, \space{\, } \space{\, }9\end{array}\)

Add the numbers in the tenths place:

\(\displaystyle {1+1=2}\)

Your work should look something like this:

*Notice that the decimal moves directly down when we are adding decimal numbers.

\(\displaystyle \begin{array}{r}\overset{\ ~}{1} \overset{\ ~}{5.}\overset{\ ~}{1}7\\ + \overset{\ ~ }{3}\overset{\ ~ }{1.}\overset{ }{1} \overset{~\ }{2} \\ \hline \space{} \, \space{\,. }2\space{\, }9\end{array}\)

Add the numbers in the ones place:

\(\displaystyle {5+1=6}\)

Your work should look something like this:

\(\displaystyle \begin{array}{r}\overset{\ ~}{1} \overset{\ ~}{5.}\overset{\ ~}{1}7\\ + \overset{\ ~ }{3}\overset{\ ~ }{1.}\overset{ }{1} \overset{~\ }{2} \\ \hline \space{} \, 6\space{\,. }2\space{\, }9\end{array}\)

Your final answer should be: 46.29

\(\displaystyle \begin{array}{r}\overset{\ ~}{1} \overset{\ ~}{5.}\overset{\ ~}{1}7\\ + \overset{\ ~ }{3}\overset{\ ~ }{1.}\overset{ }{1} \overset{~\ }{2} \\ \hline 4\space{} \, 6\space{\,. }2\space{\, }9\end{array}\)

 

Example Question #72 : Adding Multi Digit Decimals

Solve:

\(\displaystyle \begin{array}{r}\overset{\ ~}{2} \overset{\ ~}{7.}\overset{\ ~}{1}5\\ + \overset{\ ~ }{1}\overset{\ ~ }{4.}\overset{ }{7} \overset{~\ }{7} \\ \hline \end{array}\)

Possible Answers:

\(\displaystyle 25.21\)

\(\displaystyle 28.33\)

\(\displaystyle 41.92\)

\(\displaystyle 40.56\)

Correct answer:

\(\displaystyle 41.92\)

Explanation:

 

When we add with multi-digit numbers with decimals, we start with the numbers furthest to the right and work our way towards the left.

Add the numbers in the hundredths place:

\(\displaystyle {5+7=12}\)

Because this sum is greater than 9, we write the 2 from the ones place and carry the 1 from the tens place over to the left. Your work should look something like this:

\(\displaystyle \begin{array}{r}\overset{\ ~}{2} \overset{\ ~}{7.}\overset{\ 1}{1}5\\ + \overset{\ ~ }{1}\overset{\ ~ }{4.}\overset{ }{7} \overset{~\ }{7} \\ \hline \space{} \, \space{\, } \space{\, }2\end{array}\)

Add the numbers in the tenths place:

\(\displaystyle {1+7+1=9}\)

Your work should look something like this:

*Notice that the decimal moves directly down when we are adding decimal numbers.

\(\displaystyle \begin{array}{r}\overset{\ ~}{2} \overset{\ ~}{7.}\overset{\ 1}{1}5\\ + \overset{\ ~ }{1}\overset{\ ~ }{4.}\overset{ }{7} \overset{~\ }{7} \\ \hline \space{} \, \space{\,. }9\space{\, }2\end{array}\)

Add the numbers in the ones place:

\(\displaystyle {7+4+1=12}\)

Because this sum is greater than 9, we write the 1 from the ones place and carry the 1 from the tens place over to the left. Your work should look something like this:

\(\displaystyle \begin{array}{r}\overset{\ 1}{2} \overset{\ ~}{7.}\overset{\ 1}{1}5\\ + \overset{\ ~ }{1}\overset{\ ~ }{4.}\overset{ }{7} \overset{~\ }{7} \\ \hline \space{} \, 1\space{\,. }9\space{\, }2\end{array}\)

Your final answer should be: 41.92

\(\displaystyle \begin{array}{r}\overset{\ 1}{2} \overset{\ ~}{7.}\overset{\ 1}{1}5\\ + \overset{\ ~ }{1}\overset{\ ~ }{4.}\overset{ }{7} \overset{~\ }{7} \\ \hline 4\space{} \, 1\space{\,. }9\space{\, }2\end{array}\)

 

Example Question #134 : Fluently Add, Subtract, Multiply, And Divide Multi Digit Decimals: Ccss.Math.Content.6.Ns.B.3

Solve:

\(\displaystyle \begin{array}{r}\overset{\ ~}{1} \overset{\ ~}{4.}\overset{\ ~}{0}0\\ + \overset{\ ~ }{1}\overset{\ ~ }{7.}\overset{ }{1} \overset{~\ }{0} \\ \hline \end{array}\)

Possible Answers:

\(\displaystyle 57.55\)

\(\displaystyle 11.86\)

\(\displaystyle 30.05\)

\(\displaystyle 31.1\)

Correct answer:

\(\displaystyle 31.1\)

Explanation:

 

When we add with multi-digit numbers with decimals, we start with the numbers furthest to the right and work our way towards the left.

Add the numbers in the hundredths place:

\(\displaystyle {0+0=0}\)

Your work should look something like this:

\(\displaystyle \begin{array}{r}\overset{\ ~}{1} \overset{\ ~}{4.}\overset{\ ~}{0}0\\ + \overset{\ ~ }{1}\overset{\ ~ }{7.}\overset{ }{1} \overset{~\ }{0} \\ \hline \space{} \, \space{\, } \space{\, }0\end{array}\)

Add the numbers in the tenths place:

\(\displaystyle {0+1=1}\)

Your work should look something like this:

*Notice that the decimal moves directly down when we are adding decimal numbers.

\(\displaystyle \begin{array}{r}\overset{\ ~}{1} \overset{\ ~}{4.}\overset{\ ~}{0}0\\ + \overset{\ ~ }{1}\overset{\ ~ }{7.}\overset{ }{1} \overset{~\ }{0} \\ \hline \space{} \, \space{\,. }1\space{\, }0\end{array}\)

Add the numbers in the ones place:

\(\displaystyle {4+7+1=12}\)

Because this sum is greater than 9, we write the 1 from the ones place and carry the 1 from the tens place over to the left. Your work should look something like this:

\(\displaystyle \begin{array}{r}\overset{\ 1}{1} \overset{\ ~}{4.}\overset{\ ~}{0}0\\ + \overset{\ ~ }{1}\overset{\ ~ }{7.}\overset{ }{1} \overset{~\ }{0} \\ \hline \space{} \, 1\space{\,. }1\space{\, }0\end{array}\)

Your final answer should be: 31.10

\(\displaystyle \begin{array}{r}\overset{\ 1}{1} \overset{\ ~}{4.}\overset{\ ~}{0}0\\ + \overset{\ ~ }{1}\overset{\ ~ }{7.}\overset{ }{1} \overset{~\ }{0} \\ \hline 3\space{} \, 1\space{\,. }1\space{\, }0\end{array}\)

 

Example Question #138 : Fluently Add, Subtract, Multiply, And Divide Multi Digit Decimals: Ccss.Math.Content.6.Ns.B.3

Solve:

\(\displaystyle \begin{array}{r}\overset{\ ~}{2} \overset{\ ~}{6.}\overset{\ ~}{1}6\\ + \overset{\ ~ }{3}\overset{\ ~ }{6.}\overset{ }{8} \overset{~\ }{8} \\ \hline \end{array}\)

Possible Answers:

\(\displaystyle 15.57\)

\(\displaystyle 47.79\)

\(\displaystyle 55.81\)

\(\displaystyle 63.04\)

Correct answer:

\(\displaystyle 63.04\)

Explanation:

 

When we add with multi-digit numbers with decimals, we start with the numbers furthest to the right and work our way towards the left.

Add the numbers in the hundredths place:

\(\displaystyle {6+8=14}\)

Because this sum is greater than 9, we write the 4 from the ones place and carry the 1 from the tens place over to the left. Your work should look something like this:

\(\displaystyle \begin{array}{r}\overset{\ ~}{2} \overset{\ ~}{6.}\overset{\ 1}{1}6\\ + \overset{\ ~ }{3}\overset{\ ~ }{6.}\overset{ }{8} \overset{~\ }{8} \\ \hline \space{} \, \space{\, } \space{\, }4\end{array}\)

Add the numbers in the tenths place:

\(\displaystyle {1+8+1=9}\)

Because this sum is greater than 9, we write the 0 from the ones place and carry the 1 from the tens place over to the left. Your work should look something like this:

*Notice that the decimal moves directly down when we are adding decimal numbers.

\(\displaystyle \begin{array}{r}\overset{\ ~}{2} \overset{\ 1}{6.}\overset{\ 1}{1}6\\ + \overset{\ ~ }{3}\overset{\ ~ }{6.}\overset{ }{8} \overset{~\ }{8} \\ \hline \space{} \, \space{\,. }0\space{\, }4\end{array}\)

Add the numbers in the ones place:

\(\displaystyle {6+6+1=13}\)

Because this sum is greater than 9, we write the 2 from the ones place and carry the 1 from the tens place over to the left. Your work should look something like this:

\(\displaystyle \begin{array}{r}\overset{\ 1}{2} \overset{\ 1}{6.}\overset{\ 1}{1}6\\ + \overset{\ ~ }{3}\overset{\ ~ }{6.}\overset{ }{8} \overset{~\ }{8} \\ \hline \space{} \, 3\space{\,. }0\space{\, }4\end{array}\)

Your final answer should be: 63.04

\(\displaystyle \begin{array}{r}\overset{\ 1}{2} \overset{\ 1}{6.}\overset{\ 1}{1}6\\ + \overset{\ ~ }{3}\overset{\ ~ }{6.}\overset{ }{8} \overset{~\ }{8} \\ \hline 6\space{} \, 3\space{\,. }0\space{\, }4\end{array}\)

 

Example Question #135 : Fluently Add, Subtract, Multiply, And Divide Multi Digit Decimals: Ccss.Math.Content.6.Ns.B.3

Solve:

\(\displaystyle \begin{array}{r}\overset{\ ~}{2} \overset{\ ~}{0.}\overset{\ ~}{1}1\\ + \overset{\ ~ }{2}\overset{\ ~ }{5.}\overset{ }{4} \overset{~\ }{6} \\ \hline \end{array}\)

Possible Answers:

\(\displaystyle 45.57\)

\(\displaystyle 24.71\)

\(\displaystyle 10.22\)

\(\displaystyle 56.56\)

Correct answer:

\(\displaystyle 45.57\)

Explanation:

 

When we add with multi-digit numbers with decimals, we start with the numbers furthest to the right and work our way towards the left.

Add the numbers in the hundredths place:

\(\displaystyle {1+6=7}\)

Your work should look something like this:

\(\displaystyle \begin{array}{r}\overset{\ ~}{2} \overset{\ ~}{0.}\overset{\ ~}{1}1\\ + \overset{\ ~ }{2}\overset{\ ~ }{5.}\overset{ }{4} \overset{~\ }{6} \\ \hline \space{} \, \space{\, } \space{\, }7\end{array}\)

Add the numbers in the tenths place:

\(\displaystyle {1+4=5}\)

Your work should look something like this:

*Notice that the decimal moves directly down when we are adding decimal numbers.

\(\displaystyle \begin{array}{r}\overset{\ ~}{2} \overset{\ ~}{0.}\overset{\ ~}{1}1\\ + \overset{\ ~ }{2}\overset{\ ~ }{5.}\overset{ }{4} \overset{~\ }{6} \\ \hline \space{} \, \space{\,. }5\space{\, }7\end{array}\)

Add the numbers in the ones place:

\(\displaystyle {0+5=5}\)

Your work should look something like this:

\(\displaystyle \begin{array}{r}\overset{\ ~}{2} \overset{\ ~}{0.}\overset{\ ~}{1}1\\ + \overset{\ ~ }{2}\overset{\ ~ }{5.}\overset{ }{4} \overset{~\ }{6} \\ \hline \space{} \, 5\space{\,. }5\space{\, }7\end{array}\)

Your final answer should be: 45.57

\(\displaystyle \begin{array}{r}\overset{\ ~}{2} \overset{\ ~}{0.}\overset{\ ~}{1}1\\ + \overset{\ ~ }{2}\overset{\ ~ }{5.}\overset{ }{4} \overset{~\ }{6} \\ \hline 4\space{} \, 5\space{\,. }5\space{\, }7\end{array}\)

 

Example Question #1601 : Grade 6

Find the difference.

\(\displaystyle 7.26-5.83=\)

Possible Answers:

\(\displaystyle 1.43\)

\(\displaystyle 2.43\)

\(\displaystyle 1.33\)

\(\displaystyle 1.48\)

\(\displaystyle 1.53\)

Correct answer:

\(\displaystyle 1.43\)

Explanation:

Finding a difference means to subtract.  

In the hundredths column, we can easily subtract \(\displaystyle 6-3=3\)

In the tenths column we must borrow from the 7 (making it 6) and also making the 2 a 12.  Now we can subtract \(\displaystyle 12-8=4\)

Finally in the ones column we can subtract \(\displaystyle 6-5=1\)

Thus the final answer is 1.43.

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