The Ability to Think of Many Solutions to a Problem

question 36

Multiple Choice

The ability to think of many solutions to a problem, rather than one correct answer, is called

• A) divergent thinking.
• B) convergent thinking.
• C) spatial thinking.
• D) elaborated thinking.

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Definitions:

Like Terms

Algebraic terms that have the same variable parts and powers.

Collect

Refers to gathering or bringing things together from multiple sources.

Like Terms

Terms in an algebraic expression that have the same variables raised to the same power, which can be combined or simplified.

Operation Indicated

The process of performing the mathematical operation (such as addition, subtraction, multiplication, or division) as specified by the given problem.