Variables & Patterns 1

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What is a variable in mathematics?

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A variable is a symbol used to represent a number that can change or vary.

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What does a graph represent?

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A graph visually represents data, showing relationships between variables.

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What is a pattern in mathematics?

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A pattern is a repeated or predictable sequence of numbers, shapes, or events.

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How do you identify the maximum value on a graph?

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The maximum value is the highest point on the graph, indicating the greatest quantity.

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What does it mean for a temperature to rise rapidly?

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It means the temperature increases quickly over a short period of time.

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What is a steady rate of decline?

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A steady rate of decline means that something decreases at a constant rate over time.

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How can you tell when speed is increasing on a graph?

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Speed is increasing when the slope of the graph is rising.

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What does it mean to multiply by a number in a pattern?

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To multiply by a number means to increase the quantity by that number repeatedly.

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What is the significance of the x-axis on a graph?

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The x-axis typically represents the independent variable or the input values.

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What is the significance of the y-axis on a graph?

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The y-axis typically represents the dependent variable or the output values.