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 is a pattern in mathematics?

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

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How do you find the total capacity of multiple rafts?

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Multiply the number of rafts by the number of people each raft can hold.

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What does it mean to multiply by a number?

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To multiply by a number means to increase a quantity by that number of times.

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What is the relationship between the number of students and teachers in a pattern?

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The relationship can often be described by a multiplication factor.

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How do you determine the steepness of a graph?

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The steepness of a graph is determined by the slope, which shows how much the y-value changes for a change in the x-value.

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What is the formula for finding the number of line segments in hexagons?

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For n hexagons, the number of line segments is 6n.

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What does it mean when a temperature graph is falling rapidly?

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It means that the temperature is decreasing quickly over a short period of time.

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How can you describe a linear relationship?

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A linear relationship can be described by a straight line on a graph, where the change in one variable is proportional to the change in another.

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What is the significance of identifying patterns in data?

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Identifying patterns helps in making predictions and understanding relationships between variables.