Line Plots & Fractions

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What is a line plot?

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A line plot is a graph that shows the frequency of data along a number line, using Xs or dots to represent each data point.

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How do you find the total length of items on a line plot?

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To find the total length, add up all the values represented by the Xs or dots on the line plot.

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What does 4/8 represent in terms of fractions?

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4/8 is a fraction that represents four parts out of eight total parts, which simplifies to 1/2.

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How do you compare fractions?

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To compare fractions, you can find a common denominator or convert them to decimals.

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What is the difference between the longest and shortest lengths?

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The difference is found by subtracting the shortest length from the longest length.

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How do you determine the number of days it snowed more than a certain amount?

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Count the number of days on the line plot that have a value greater than the specified amount.

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What is a fraction?

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A fraction is a part of a whole, represented by a numerator (top number) and a denominator (bottom number).

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How do you add fractions with the same denominator?

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To add fractions with the same denominator, add the numerators and keep the denominator the same.

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What is the total number of students polled if 11 students were counted?

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The total number of students polled is 11.

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How do you find the average of a set of numbers?

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To find the average, add all the numbers together and divide by the total count of numbers.