Which statement is true?

−12 is a solution to (x > −12) because −12 = −12

−2 is a solution to (x < −3) because −2 < 3

−5 is a solution to (x < −10) because 5 < 10

−10 is a solution to (x > −10) because −10 = −10

Grade 6 Math · Patterns, Functions, and Algebra

Virginia SOL 6.PFA.2

Virginia SOL 6.PFA.2 is part of the Patterns, Functions, and Algebra strand in Grade 6 Math (Math). Under this Standards of Learning objective, students identify and represent proportional relationships between two quantities, including contextual problems. Below is what 6.PFA.2 covers in plain language, the specific skills it is assessed on, the key concepts to review, and how to practice 6.PFA.2 for the Virginia SOL test.

Practice 6.PFA.2 All Grade 6 Math standards

What SOL 6.PFA.2 means

Identify and represent proportional relationships between two quantities, including contextual problems.

Practice Grade 6 Math SOL questions

Free Grade 6 Math questions from official Virginia Department of Education released SOL tests — good practice while you work on 6.PFA.2 and the rest of the course. Pick an answer to check it instantly, or open “Show answer” to review.

1. What is the value of m for this equation? (18 = 6m)
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Answer: A — 3
2. Which statement is true?
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Answer: D — −12 is a solution to (x > −12) because −12 = −12
3. Silas bought a bag of 12 muffins. There were 7 blueberry muffins and 3 banana muffins in the bag. The rest of the muffins were cranberry. What fractional part of the bag of muffins was cranberry?
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Answer: A — 1/6
4. Which number represents the product of 0.01 and 2.86?
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Answer: G — 0.0286

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Skills you’ll practice for 6.PFA.2

Identify the unit rate of a proportional relationship represented by a table of values, contextual situation, or graph.
Determine a missing value in a ratio table representing a proportional relationship using a unit rate.
Determine whether a proportional relationship exists between two quantities when given a table of values, context, or graph.
Given a contextual situation representing a proportional relationship, find the unit rate and create a table of values or a graph.
Make connections between multiple representations of the same proportional relationship using verbal descriptions, ratio tables, and graphs.

Key concepts covered by 6.PFA.2

identify
unit rate
proportional relationship
table of values
contextual situation
graph
determine
missing value
ratio table
context
find
make connections
representations
verbal descriptions
ratio tables
graphs

How to study and practice SOL 6.PFA.2

Start with a quick diagnostic to see whether 6.PFA.2 is already solid, then work each skill above with guided notes, flashcards, and SOL-style practice questions. For official released items, see our Virginia SOL practice tests guide and how to study for the SOL test.

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6.PFA.1 — Use ratios to represent relationships between quantities, including contextual problems.
6.PFA.3 — Write and solve one-step linear equations in one variable, including contextual problems.
6.PFA.4 — Represent a contextual situation using a linear inequality in one variable with symbols and graphs on a number line.

Frequently asked questions about SOL 6.PFA.2

What is Virginia SOL 6.PFA.2?

SOL 6.PFA.2 is a Grade 6 Math Standard of Learning in the Patterns, Functions, and Algebra strand. It expects students to identify and represent proportional relationships between two quantities, including contextual problems.

What skills does SOL 6.PFA.2 cover?

SOL 6.PFA.2 is assessed on 5 skills: identify the unit rate of a proportional relationship represented by a table of values, contextual situation, or graph; determine a missing value in a ratio table representing a proportional relationship using a unit rate; determine whether a proportional relationship exists between two quantities when given a table of values, context, or graph; given a contextual situation representing a proportional relationship, find the unit rate and create a table of values or a graph; make connections between multiple representations of the same proportional relationship using verbal descriptions, ratio tables, and graphs.

What strand of Grade 6 Math is SOL 6.PFA.2 in?

SOL 6.PFA.2 belongs to the Patterns, Functions, and Algebra reporting strand of the Grade 6 Math Virginia Standards of Learning.

How do I study and practice for SOL 6.PFA.2?

Start with a diagnostic to see whether 6.PFA.2 is already solid, then work the 5 skills above with guided notes, flashcards, and SOL-style practice questions. For official released items, see the Virginia SOL practice tests guide.