Display Measurement Data on a Line Plot

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What is a line plot?

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A line plot is a graph that shows the frequency of data along a number line, where each data point is represented by an 'X' or a dot.

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How do you find the range of a set of data?

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The range is found by subtracting the smallest value from the largest value in the data set.

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What does it mean to measure distance in feet?

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Measuring distance in feet means quantifying how far something is in terms of feet, a unit of length.

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What is a fraction?

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A fraction represents a part of a whole and is written as 'a/b', where 'a' is the numerator and 'b' is the denominator.

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How do you add fractions with different denominators?

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To add fractions with different denominators, find a common denominator, convert the fractions, and then add the numerators.

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What is the total distance traveled if a toy car travels 1 1/4 feet and another travels 1 1/2 feet?

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The total distance is 2 3/4 feet.

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What is the significance of the highest point on a line plot?

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The highest point on a line plot indicates the maximum value or the greatest frequency of data.

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How can you determine the total amount of time from a line plot?

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To determine the total amount of time, add all the values represented on the line plot.

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What does it mean if a line plot shows a distance of 3/4 mile?

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It means that the distance represented is three-quarters of a mile.

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How do you interpret the data shown on a line plot?

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Interpreting data on a line plot involves analyzing the frequency of each value and understanding the overall distribution.