Neft Teacher · Vocab Explorer

Unit 9 · Standard 6.AT.11

🔑 Write Equations to Represent Relationships Between Two Variables — Vocab Explorer

Lesson 9-3 · Learn the words, then practice them

① Word Wall

Look at the picture, read the meaning, and tap 🔊 to hear each word.

Illustration of equation: A mathematical sentence with an equals sign that shows two amounts are the same.
equation

ES ecuación

A mathematical sentence with an equals sign that shows two amounts are the same.

Una oración matemática con un signo igual que muestra que dos cantidades son iguales.

Illustration of variable: A letter that represents a quantity that can change, or vary.
variable

ES variable

A letter that represents a quantity that can change, or vary.

Una letra que representa una cantidad que puede cambiar o variar.

Illustration of rate: A fixed amount of one quantity for every one unit of the other quantity.
rate

ES tasa

A fixed amount of one quantity for every one unit of the other quantity.

Una cantidad fija de una cantidad por cada unidad de la otra cantidad.

Illustration of represent: To show a relationship using a tool such as a table, a graph, or an equation.
represent

ES representar

To show a relationship using a tool such as a table, a graph, or an equation.

Mostrar una relación usando una herramienta como una tabla, una gráfica o una ecuación.

Illustration of define the variables: To state exactly what quantity each letter in an equation stands for.
define the variables

ES definir las variables

To state exactly what quantity each letter in an equation stands for.

Decir exactamente qué cantidad representa cada letra de una ecuación.

Illustration of Constant: A number in an equation that never changes.
Constant

ES Constante

A number in an equation that never changes.

Un número en una ecuación que nunca cambia.

② Match it

Tap a word, then tap its meaning.

③ Fill in the blank

Use the word bank to finish each sentence.

Word bank
equationvariableraterepresentdefine the variablesConstant
  1. 1A mathematical sentence with an equals sign is an .
  2. 2A letter standing for a quantity that can change is a .
  3. 3A fixed amount of one quantity for every one unit of the other is a .
  4. 4To show a relationship with a table, graph, or equation is to it.
  5. 5To state what each letter stands for is to .
  6. 6A number in an equation that never changes is a .

④ Use it in a sentence

Pick one word and finish the sentence in your own words.

A is .