Math 7A Flashcard

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What is a proportional relationship?

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A proportional relationship is one in which two quantities maintain a constant ratio or rate. For example, if y is proportional to x, then y = kx for some constant k.

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CCSS.7.RP.A.2A

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How do you convert miles per hour to feet per minute?

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To convert miles per hour to feet per minute, multiply the speed in miles per hour by 88 (since 1 mile = 5280 feet and 1 hour = 60 minutes).

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CCSS.6.RP.A.3D

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If the ratio of pigment to hardener is 2:1, how much pigment is needed for 5 pints of hardener?

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10 pints of pigment are needed, as the ratio indicates that for every 1 part of hardener, there are 2 parts of pigment.

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What is a complex fraction?

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A complex fraction is a fraction where the numerator, the denominator, or both contain fractions. For example, (1/2)/(3/4) is a complex fraction.

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How do you round a number to the nearest tenth?

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To round a number to the nearest tenth, look at the hundredths place. If it is 5 or greater, round up the tenths place by one. If it is less than 5, keep the tenths place the same.

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CCSS.5.NBT.A.4

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What is the formula for converting feet per minute to feet per second?

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To convert feet per minute to feet per second, divide the speed in feet per minute by 60.

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CCSS.6.RP.A.3B

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What does it mean for a graph to be proportional?

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A graph is proportional if it passes through the origin (0,0) and has a constant slope, indicating a constant ratio between the two variables.

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CCSS.7.RP.A.2D

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What is the value of 8 mi/h in feet per minute?

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8 mi/h is equal to 704 feet per minute.

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CCSS.4.MD.A.1

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If a recipe calls for a 2:1 ratio of ingredients, how would you calculate the amount needed if you have a specific amount of one ingredient?

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To calculate the amount needed, use the ratio to set up a proportion. For example, if you have 5 pints of one ingredient, multiply by the ratio to find the amount of the other ingredient.

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What is the simplified form of the complex fraction 10/36?

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The simplified form of 10/36 is 5/18.