6th Grade Math PSSA Review

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What is a square?

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A square is a shape with four equal sides and four right angles.

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What is the Distributive Property?

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The Distributive Property states that a(b + c) = ab + ac. It allows you to multiply a number by a sum.

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How do you calculate a percentage of a number?

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To calculate a percentage of a number, multiply the number by the percentage (in decimal form). For example, 0.9% of 54 is 54 * 0.009 = 0.486.

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What are coordinates in a Cartesian plane?

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Coordinates are a pair of numbers that define a point's position on a plane, written as (x, y).

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How do you find the surface area of a rectangular prism?

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The surface area of a rectangular prism is calculated using the formula: SA = 2lw + 2lh + 2wh, where l = length, w = width, and h = height.

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What is the formula for 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 a rational and an irrational number?

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A rational number can be expressed as a fraction of two integers, while an irrational number cannot be expressed as a simple fraction.

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What is the order of operations in math?

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The order of operations is PEMDAS: Parentheses, Exponents, Multiplication and Division (from left to right), Addition and Subtraction (from left to right).

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What is a variable in algebra?

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A variable is a symbol (often a letter) that represents an unknown value in mathematical expressions or equations.

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What is the perimeter of a rectangle?

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The perimeter of a rectangle is calculated using the formula: Perimeter = 2(length + width).