Math STAAR Review 05/23

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What is the order of operations in math?

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The order of operations is a set of rules that determines the sequence in which calculations are performed. It is often remembered by the acronym PEMDAS: Parentheses, Exponents, Multiplication and Division (from left to right), Addition and Subtraction (from left to right).

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Solve this expression: 5.75(6+5) + 8.5(2x4)

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131.25

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What is a coordinate grid?

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A coordinate grid is a two-dimensional plane formed by the intersection of a vertical line (y-axis) and a horizontal line (x-axis). It is used to plot points, lines, and curves.

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What does the ordered pair (1,3) represent on a coordinate grid?

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The ordered pair (1,3) represents a point that is 1 unit to the right of the origin (0,0) and 3 units up.

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What is a scatterplot?

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A scatterplot is a type of graph that uses dots to represent the values obtained for two different variables - one plotted along the x-axis and the other plotted along the y-axis.

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How do you subtract mixed numbers?

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To subtract mixed numbers, convert them to improper fractions, subtract the fractions, and then convert back to a mixed number if necessary.

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Solve this problem: A baker had 48 cups of flour. He used 11 1/4 cups on Friday and 14 1/2 cups on Saturday. How many cups of flour were left?

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22 1/4 cups.

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What is the meaning of 'mean' in statistics?

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The mean is the average of a set of numbers, calculated by adding all the numbers together and dividing by the count of numbers.

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What is a bar graph?

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A bar graph is a visual representation of data using bars of different heights or lengths to compare different categories.

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What is the difference between a line graph and a bar graph?

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A line graph shows trends over time by connecting data points with lines, while a bar graph compares different categories using bars.