Line Plots with Fractions

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What is a line plot?

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A line plot is a graph that shows the frequency of data along a number line, using X's or dots to represent each data point.

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How do you find the difference between two fractions?

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To find the difference between two fractions, make sure they have a common denominator, then subtract the numerators.

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What does it mean to measure length in inches?

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Measuring length in inches means using a standard unit of measurement where 1 inch is equal to 2.54 centimeters.

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How can you determine the total length of items on a line plot?

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To find the total length, add up all the lengths represented on the line plot.

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What is the purpose of a line plot?

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The purpose of a line plot is to visually display data to easily see trends, differences, and frequencies.

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What does it mean if a line plot shows more data points on one side?

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If a line plot shows more data points on one side, it indicates that there are more occurrences of those values compared to others.

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How do you compare two sets of data on a line plot?

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To compare two sets of data, look at the frequency of each value and see which has more or less.

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What is a fraction?

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A fraction represents a part of a whole and is written as a numerator over a denominator.

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How do you read a line plot?

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To read a line plot, look at the number line and count the X's or dots above each value to see how many times that value occurs.

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What is the significance of the longest and shortest values in a data set?

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The longest and shortest values help identify the range of the data set and can indicate variability.