STAAR Review Math

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What is a ratio?

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A ratio is a comparison of two quantities, showing how many times one value contains or is contained within the other.

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What is an equivalent ratio?

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An equivalent ratio is a ratio that expresses the same relationship between two quantities, even if the numbers are different.

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How do you simplify a ratio?

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To simplify a ratio, divide both terms by their greatest common factor (GCF).

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What is the formula for finding the percentage of a number?

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Percentage = (Part/Whole) × 100.

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What does 45% represent in terms of a fraction?

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45% can be represented as the fraction 45/100, which simplifies to 9/20.

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How do you convert a fraction to a percentage?

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To convert a fraction to a percentage, divide the numerator by the denominator and multiply by 100.

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What is the distributive property in algebra?

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The distributive property states that a(b + c) = ab + ac, meaning you can distribute the multiplication over addition.

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What is the formula for the area of a rectangle?

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Area = length × width.

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What is the formula for the volume of a rectangular prism?

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Volume = length × width × height.

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What is the STAAR formula sheet?

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The STAAR formula sheet is a resource provided during the STAAR test that includes important formulas and information needed to solve math problems.