Math 1 Unit 1

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What is a linear scenario?

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A linear scenario is one where the relationship between variables can be represented by a straight line on a graph. For example, paying a constant percentage tax on a purchase is linear.

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How do you calculate the total cost of an item with tax?

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To calculate the total cost of an item that costs x dollars with an 8% tax, use the expression 1.08x.

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What expression represents saving a fixed amount monthly?

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The expression for saving $5 per month in an account that already contains $20 is 20 + 5M, where M is the number of months.

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How do you represent a population decreasing by a percentage?

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What is an expression in mathematics?

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An expression is a combination of numbers, variables, and operators without an equality sign. For example, 6m is an expression.

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What is the formula for calculating tax on a purchase?

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The formula for calculating tax on a purchase is: Total Cost = Item Price + (Tax Rate * Item Price). For example, for an 8% tax on x dollars, it is 1.08x.

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What does it mean for a function to be exponential?

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What is the difference between linear and exponential growth?

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Linear growth increases by a constant amount, while exponential growth increases by a constant percentage, leading to faster growth over time.

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How do you express a decrease in population?

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What is a variable in mathematics?

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A variable is a symbol used to represent an unknown value in mathematical expressions or equations, commonly denoted by letters like x or y.