STAAR Review

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What is the sample space in probability?

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The sample space is the set of all possible outcomes of a probability experiment.

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What is the y-intercept in a linear equation?

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The y-intercept is the point where the line crosses the y-axis, represented as (0, b) in the equation y = mx + b.

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How do you set up a proportion to solve for a variable?

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What operations are used to solve inequalities?

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To solve inequalities, you may need to subtract, divide, and flip the sign when multiplying or dividing by a negative number.

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How do you determine the equation from key words in a problem?

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What is a variable in mathematics?

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A variable is a symbol, often a letter, that represents an unknown value in an equation or expression.

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What does it mean to solve an equation?

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To solve an equation means to find the value(s) of the variable(s) that make the equation true.

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What is a linear equation?

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A linear equation is an equation that forms a straight line when graphed, typically in the form y = mx + b.

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What is the difference between an equation and an inequality?

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An equation states that two expressions are equal, while an inequality shows that one expression is greater than or less than another.

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What is the slope of a line?

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The slope of a line is a measure of its steepness, calculated as the change in y over the change in x (rise over run).