6th Grade Math STAAR Review

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What is a linear relationship?

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A linear relationship is a relationship between two variables that can be represented by a straight line on a graph. In equations, it often takes the form y = mx + b, where m is the slope and b is the y-intercept.

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What does additive mean in mathematics?

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Additive refers to a relationship where a constant is added to a variable. For example, in the equation y = x - 3, the relationship is additive because 3 is subtracted from x.

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What is the equivalent expression for (6 ⋅ p) + 3?

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3 + (p ⋅ 6)

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How do you convert milliliters to liters?

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To convert milliliters to liters, divide the number of milliliters by 1000. For example, 786 milliliters is equal to 0.786 liters.

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What fraction represents Carlos's school attendance?

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Carlos walked to school on 14 out of 20 days, which is equivalent to the fraction 14/20 or 0.7, which is 70%.

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What is a credit card?

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A credit card is a card that allows you to borrow money from a credit account to make purchases, which you will pay back later.

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What is a multiplicative relationship?

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A multiplicative relationship is one where one variable is multiplied by a constant. For example, in the equation y = 3x, y is three times x.

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What does equivalent mean in mathematics?

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Equivalent means having the same value or amount. For example, 1/2 is equivalent to 0.5.

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How do you find a percentage of a number?

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To find a percentage of a number, multiply the number by the percentage (in decimal form). For example, to find 70% of 20, calculate 20 * 0.7 = 14.

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What is the formula for finding the slope of a line?

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The slope (m) of a line is calculated as the change in y divided by the change in x, or m = (y2 - y1) / (x2 - x1).