6th Grade Math STAAR Review – 4a

Front

What does the x-axis represent on a coordinate plane?

Back

The x-axis represents the independent variable.

Front

Which ordered pair is on the line for y = 2x?

Back

(5, 10)

Front

In the equation y = x − 2, if x is 8, what is y?

Back

(8, 6)

Front

What is the independent variable in a graph?

Back

The independent variable is the one that is manipulated or changed, such as the number of tickets.

Front

Which ordered pair is on the line for y = x + 3?

Back

(1, 4)

Front

What is the definition of an independent variable?

Back

An independent variable is a variable that is changed or controlled in a scientific experiment.

Front

What is the definition of a dependent variable?

Back

A dependent variable is a variable that is measured in an experiment and is affected by the independent variable.

Front

How do you find the slope of a line given two points?

Back

The slope (m) is calculated as m = (y2 - y1) / (x2 - x1).

Front

What does the slope of a line represent?

Back

The slope represents the rate of change between the two variables.

Front

What is the y-intercept in a linear equation?

Back

The y-intercept is the point where the line crosses the y-axis.