A mathematical sentence that contains a greater or less than sign.
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Operator
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a symbol (such as +, ×, etc) that shows an operation (ie we want to do something with the values).
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base
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This is the number that is multiplied by itself.
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exponent
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This refers to the number of times the base is multiplied by itself.
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Like Terms
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terms whose variables (and their exponents such as the 2 in x2) are the same.
In other words, terms that are "like" each other. (Note: the coefficients can be different)
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Polynomial
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can have constants, variables and the exponents 0,1,2,3,... e.g. 3x^2 + x - 2
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evaluate
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To find the value of a mathematical expression.
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algebraic expression
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A variable or combination of variables, numbers and symbols that represent a mathematical relationship.
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coefficient
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A numerical factor in a term of an algebraic expression.
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term
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A number, variable, product, or quotient in an expression. A term is not a sum or difference.
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dependent variable
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In a function, a variable whose value is determined by the value of the related independent variable.
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equation
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A mathematical sentence that contains an equals sign.
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equivalent
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Naming the same number.
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independent variable
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A variable in a mathematical equation whose value determines that of a dependent variable.