Envision Math 6th Grade Math Topic 4 Flashcard

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What is the independent variable in the equation y = 2x + 3?

Back

x

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Write an equation to represent the following situation: If a number is increased by 5, the result is 12.

Back

x + 5 = 12

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How can you use a graph to solve an equation?

Back

Plotting the equation as a line on the graph and finding the point of intersection with the x-axis.

Front

What is the dependent variable in the equation y = 3x - 2?

Back

y

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Solve the inequality: 4x + 3 > 15

Back

x > 3

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What is an equation?

Back

A mathematical statement that asserts the equality of two expressions.

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What does it mean to solve an equation?

Back

Finding the value(s) of the variable(s) that make the equation true.

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What is a variable in mathematics?

Back

A symbol used to represent a number that can change.

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What is the slope of a line?

Back

The measure of the steepness of the line, calculated as the rise over run.

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What is the y-intercept in the equation y = mx + b?

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The value of y when x is 0, represented by b.