GCF/LCM

Finding the GCF and LCM 

GCF 

To find the GCF, you need to divide both numbers and write the number that is being divided equals to the number of times the second number can go into the first number (how many times 180 can go into 378), then add the remainder.

GCF of 180 and 378:

 

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Keep dividing until the remainder is 0. In this case, the equation left is 180 = 10(18) + 0, which means 18 is the GCF because 18 can go into 180 equally without a remainder.

LCM 

To find the LCM, you need to take both numbers and multiply them.

180 and 378

180(378) = 68 040

After you multiply both numbers, you then take the number and divide it by the GCF.

68 040/18    (18 is the GCF)

= 3 780

So the LCM of 180 and 378 is 3 780.

 

Between this method and prime factorization, I think prime factorization is better because it works for any amount of numbers given whereas this method only works with two numbers. Although, I would use this method if given two numbers because I find it quicker and easier for larger numbers.

Scientific Method Bubble Gum Lab

 

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Hypothesis: 

Bubble size relates to how far gum can stretch because the gum can’t increase in size if it can’t stretch.

Conclusion: 

In conclusion, the amount of stretchability reflects how big the bubble is. If the gum doesn’t have much stretchability, the bubble size is small because it’s hard for it to increase in size if it’s stretchability is small. Whereas gum that has lots of stretchability, the bubble size is bigger.

List 5 variables that may affect the outcome of this experiment: 

  1. The time on how long you chew it
  2. Size of gum
  3. The person who’s chewing
  4. Saliva
  5. Density of the gum

Explain how the data you collected can be described as both qualitative and quantitative: 

It can be described as qualitative by the stretchability and it can be quantitative by the size/mass and the amount of density in the gum.

Were SI Units used in this lab? Explain.

Yes, we used cm and m for measuring the bubble size and how far it can stretch.

In conclusion the Hubba Bubba made a bigger bubble than the Big League because it was more sturdy so it would expand more without popping.