Grades 7-8 Video Solutions 2012-Grades 7-8 Video Solutions 2012

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The video transcript provides solutions to a series of math problems, ranging from basic arithmetic to geometric reasoning. Below is a concise summary of key problems and their solutions, meant to highlight the critical thinking and mathematical concepts involved:<br /><br />1. <strong>Chocolate Bar Cost</strong>: Solving for the cost of one bar led to $2, letter B, using simple algebraic equations by setting up 4x = 6 + x.<br /><br />2. <strong>Subtraction Problem</strong>: The arithmetic operation 11.11 - 1.111 was evaluated as 9.999, letter D, through step-by-step subtraction aligning decimal points.<br /><br />3. <strong>Clock Hand Movement</strong>: Determining how many minutes pass until a clock's minute hand moves from northeast to northwest yielded 45 minutes, letter A.<br /><br />4. <strong>Scissor-Cutting Problem</strong>: The optimal strategy to cut letters resulted in M falling apart into the most pieces (five), letter E.<br /><br />5. <strong>Dragon Heads</strong>: Cutting heads from a dragon with replacement scenarios calculated the final number of heads as 29, letter C.<br /><br />6. <strong>Expression Replacement</strong>: Upon evaluating expressions, the only scenario's outcomes independent of a specific number was x + x − x / x, letter E.<br /><br />7. <strong>Path Problem</strong>: Determining the longest possible route Anne can take without repeating a path concluded with 700 meters, letter C.<br /><br />8. <strong>Vertex Selection</strong>: Selection of vertex pairs from different triangles led to 4 being the number of pairs where lines did not cross any triangles, letter D.<br /><br />9. <strong>Paper-Cutting Result</strong>: Examining unfolded shapes from cuts, the one impossible with two cuts was the chosen incorrect shape, letter D.<br /><br />10. <strong>Shape of White Piece</strong>: Corresponding shapes to specific configurations revealed a Z pattern for the white piece, letter D.<br /><br />11. <strong>Two Numbers Sum</strong>: Forming two numbers with minimal addition resulted in 3,825, letter C.<br /><br />12. <strong>Rectangle to Square Conversion</strong>: Calculating area adjustments once the pea bed converted revealed an original area of 10 square meters, letter C.<br /><br />These sequences employ arithmetic, algebra, geometry, logic, and strategy to solve each task, showcasing diverse skills in mathematics.
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