STAAR 5th Grade

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What does the symbol '<' mean in mathematics?

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The symbol '<' means 'less than'. It is used to compare two numbers, indicating that the number on the left is smaller than the number on the right.

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What does the symbol '>' mean in mathematics?

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The symbol '>' means 'greater than'. It is used to compare two numbers, indicating that the number on the left is larger than the number on the right.

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What does the symbol '=' mean in mathematics?

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The symbol '=' means 'equal to'. It indicates that the values on both sides of the symbol are the same.

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How do you round the number 6.371 to the nearest tenth?

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To round 6.371 to the nearest tenth, look at the hundredths place (7). Since 7 is 5 or greater, round up the tenths place (3) to 4. The answer is 6.4.

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What is a common denominator in fractions?

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A common denominator is a shared multiple of the denominators of two or more fractions. It is used to add or subtract fractions.

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What is the first step in adding fractions?

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The first step in adding fractions is to find a common denominator.

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What is the difference between a proper fraction and an improper fraction?

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What is the process of simplifying a fraction?

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Simplifying a fraction involves dividing the numerator and the denominator by their greatest common factor (GCF) to reduce it to its simplest form.