Math Goal (B)

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What is the ratio of teachers to students at SMU?

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The ratio is 2 teachers for every 26 students.

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If there are 8 teachers in the science department, how many students are there?

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There are 104 students.

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What is a solution to a system of equations?

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A solution is a set of values that satisfy all equations in the system.

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What is the solution to the system represented by the point (1, -1)?

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The solution is (1, -1).

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How do you find the length of x in a problem?

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You solve for x using algebraic methods.

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What is a proportion in mathematics?

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A proportion is an equation that states two ratios are equal.

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If a recipe requires 2 cups of sugar for every 5 cups of flour, how do you find the amount of sugar needed for 15 cups of flour?

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What is the formula for solving a linear equation?

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The formula is to isolate the variable on one side of the equation.

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What does it mean to solve a linear equation?

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It means to find the value of the variable that makes the equation true.