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Formula can mean a set of numbers or symbols that express an idea or theory.

For example:

The scientist wrote a formula to solve the problem.


	a mathematical equation
	an outcome of doing something
	a group of numbers or symbols that form a mathematical rule
	a set of rules to solve a problem

Which answers below are closest in meaning to formula? Choose the 3 correct answers.

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	a mathematical equation
	a group of numbers or symbols that form a mathematical rule
	an outcome of doing something
	a set of rules to solve a problem

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Formula can mean a set of procedures for doing or achieving something.

For example:

The best formula for a happy marriage is love and lots of patience.


	a measurement that uses numbers
	a set of steps for improving something
	rules to follow in order to achieve a desired result
	a plan of action for doing something

Which answers below are closest to this meaning of formula? Choose the 3 correct answers.

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	a plan of action for doing something
	rules to follow in order to achieve a desired result
	a set of steps for improving something
	a measurement that uses numbers
	Feedback: A formula is a set of instructions or rules for doing something. A measurement that uses numbers is not a formula.

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	to explain how to do something
	to ask questions about something
	to show the steps of a plan
	to describe how to achieve something

Which answers below best explain the purpose of a formula?

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	to explain how to do something
	to show the steps of a plan
	to ask questions about something
	to describe how to achieve something

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To formulate something means to plan it precisely and carefully.


	a plan of action
	a government policy
	an unexpected event
	an answer to a question

Which 3 of the following things can you formulate?

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	an unexpected event
	a government policy
	an answer to a question
	a plan of action

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Read the paragraph and answer the question below.


	problems that have many dimensions, like hunger in Africa
	problems that require creating something new
	problems that require only mathematical calculations
	problems that involve intense emotions like love or hate

What Are Formulaic Problems?

Formulaic problems are types of problems that have only one correct answer. If you know which formula to use, you can usually solve these problems quite easily. However, not all problems can be solved by using step-by-step solutions or set formulas. These problems are called non-formulaic problems: They are usually much more complex than formulaic problems, require innovative thinking and can be solved in more than one way.

Which of the problems below cannot be solved by using a formula? Choose the 3 correct answers.

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	problems that involve intense emotions like love or hate
	problems that require creating something new
	problems that have many dimensions, like hunger in Africa
	problems that require only mathematical calculations