6th Grade Math STAAR Review

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What does the equation y = 12x represent in a real-world context?

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It represents a situation where Victoria has y dollars, which is 12 times the amount of money (x) that her brother has.

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How long does negative information typically stay on a credit report?

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Negative information usually remains on a credit report for 7 to 10 years.

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What expression can be used to calculate the number of pieces cut from a ribbon of length L into pieces of length P?

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The expression is L / P.

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What are independent values in a graph?

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Independent values are the input values, often represented on the x-axis, that determine the output values.

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What does the ordered pair (2, -5.5) represent on a coordinate grid?

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It represents a point located 2 units along the x-axis and -5.5 units along the y-axis.

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What is the definition of a variable in mathematics?

Back

A variable is a symbol used to represent an unknown value in mathematical expressions or equations.

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What is the formula for calculating the area of a rectangle?

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The area of a rectangle is calculated using the formula: Area = length × width.

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What is the difference between independent and dependent variables?

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Independent variables are manipulated or changed, while dependent variables are measured or observed in response.

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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 coordinate plane?

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A coordinate plane is a two-dimensional surface formed by the intersection of a horizontal line (x-axis) and a vertical line (y-axis).