6th Grade Math Benchmark Review

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What is the team score if four players have scores of 2, -3, 1, and -4?

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The team score is -4, which is the sum of the players' scores: 2 + (-3) + 1 + (-4) = -4.

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CCSS.7.NS.A.1C

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

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Area = length × height.

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CCSS.3.MD.C.7B

CCSS.4.MD.A.3

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If the area of a rectangle is 375 cm² and the height is 15 cm, what is the length?

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The length is 25 cm, calculated by rearranging the area formula: length = Area / height = 375 cm² / 15 cm.

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CCSS.3.MD.C.7B

CCSS.4.MD.A.3

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What is a dependent variable in a graph?

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A dependent variable is the outcome that depends on the independent variable; it is usually plotted on the y-axis.

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CCSS.6.EE.C.9

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In the equation y = 25x, what does the number 25 represent?

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The number 25 represents the slope of the line, indicating how much y changes for a unit change in x.

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CCSS.HSF.LE.B.5

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How do you find the total time for water to leak out of a barrel?

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Total time = Total gallons / Leak rate per day. For 60 gallons leaking at 5 gallons every 3 days, it takes 36 days.

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CCSS.6.EE.B.7

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What is the independent variable in a graph?

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The independent variable is the variable that is changed or controlled in an experiment; it is usually plotted on the x-axis.

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CCSS.6.SP.B.4

CCSS.HSS.ID.A.1

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What does it mean for a variable to be 'constant'?

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A constant variable is a value that does not change during an experiment or calculation.

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CCSS.6.SP.B.5B

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What is the formula for calculating the slope of a line?

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Slope (m) = (change in y) / (change in x).

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CCSS.8.EE.B.5

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If a graph shows a straight line, what does that indicate about the relationship between the variables?

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A straight line indicates a linear relationship, meaning the variables change at a constant rate.

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CCSS.8.F.A.3