Line Plots - Fractions

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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.

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How do you read a line plot?

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You read a line plot by looking at the marks above each number to see how many times each value occurs.

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What does each mark on a line plot represent?

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Each mark represents one occurrence of a value.

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How can you find the total number of items in a line plot?

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Add up all the marks above the numbers to find the total.

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What is a fraction?

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A fraction represents a part of a whole, expressed as a numerator over a denominator.

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What does 1/4 mean?

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1/4 means one part out of four equal parts.

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How do you compare fractions?

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You can compare fractions by finding a common denominator or converting them to decimals.

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What is the meaning of 'carat' in jewelry?

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A carat is a unit of weight used for gemstones, where 1 carat equals 200 milligrams.

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If a line plot shows 4 marks above 1/4, what does that mean?

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It means there are 4 items that weigh 1/4 carat.

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How do you determine the weight of all diamonds from a line plot?

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You add the values represented by the marks on the line plot.