In exponents, it is the number you multiply repeatedly
Ex. 2 is the base: 2 x 2 x 2
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Sum
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The answer to an addition problem
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Product
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The answer to a multiplication problem
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Constant
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A term that is only a number; it has no variable attached to it. It is called this because its value never changes.
Example: In 2n + 6, it is the 6
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Compsite Numbers
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#s having 3 or more factors
Ex. 12= 1, 2, 3, 4 6, 12
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Rectangular Prism
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A polyhedron made up of rectangles (and possibly some squares)
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Base
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Any one of the sides of a triangle but it is often the side it "sits" on
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Evaluate
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To substitute a number for a variable and simplify
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Inequality
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A mathematical sentence containing >, <, ≥, ≤ symbols
Has INFINITE number of solutions
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Dimensions
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The measurements of a shape.
Ex. Length, Width, height or Base, Height
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Numerical Expression
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An expression only made up of numbers
Ex. 9 + 3 x 2
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Least Common Multiple
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The smallest multiple 2 or more numbers share
List multiples and find smallest in common
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Fraction
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Represents a part of a whole
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Distributive Property
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Math property that allows you to multiply a common factor by a sum of a number
5(2 + 6) = 5(2) + 5(6)
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Formula for finding Area of a Rectangle, Square or Parallelogram
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A = BH
A= LW
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Operations
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Adding, Subtracting, Multiplying, Dividing
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Decompose
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To break apart
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Exponent
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The number that tells you how many tiems the base is being multiplied by itself.
Ex. The 2 tells 5 to multiply itself 2 times: 5 x 5
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Formula for finding volume of a rectangular prism
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V = LWH
Label is "units cubed" or "cubic units"
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Formula for finding Area of a Triangle
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A = ½ BH
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Divisor
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In division, it is the number doing the dividing
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Like Terms
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Terms that can be combined together. They can be:
-Constants
-Terms that have the same last name (combination of variables)
Examples: 2 + 2n + 3 + 5n; 2 and 3 are this and 2n and 5n are this.
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Factors
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The numbers you multiply to get a product
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Congruent
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Figures with the EXACT same shape and size.
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Compose
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To create something new by putting shapes together to make new shapes
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Variable
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A symbol that represents a number. This symbol is usually a letter and its value can vary.
Example: The n in 2 + n
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Greatest Common Factor
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The largest factor 2 or more numbers share
List factors & find greatest in common
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Equation
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When two expressions are equal; a math sentence with an EQUAL sign.
Ex. 10n = 20
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Simplifying
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Putting an expression in its simplest form (possibly solving or putting together like terms)
Example: 2 + 8n + 7 + 2n + 4mn is the same as saying 9 + 10n + 4mn
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Surface Area
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The total surface are of all the faces of a polyhedron. Find the aera of each face and add them up.
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Exponential Form
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Writing a number in a form that shows the base and the exponent
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Inverse Operations
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Opposite operation that "undo" each other.
Ex. Addition/Subtraction and Multiplication/Division
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Dividend
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In division, it is the number being divided
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Multiples
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The product of a number and another whole number.
Ex. 25 = 25, 50, 75, ...
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Co-efficient
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In a term, it is the number that appears before the letter. Its total value depends on what the variable is equal to. If there is a - sign before it, you must attach it
Example: In 2n, it is the 2
Example: 3 - 2n, it is the -2
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Difference
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The answer to a subtraction problem
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Equivalent
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Another word for "Equal"
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Quotient
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The answer to a division problem
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Terms
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In an expression, they are the parts separated by a plus or minus sign. They can be numbers, variables or the product of a number/variable
Example: In 2ab + c, it is the 2ab and the c
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Formulas for finding Perimeter
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P = s + s + s + ... (any shape)
P = 4s (square)
P = 2L + 2W (rectangle)
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Net
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A flattened version of a polyhedron that can be folded to make the 3-d shape.
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Factors
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#s you multiply together to get a product OR #s that divide evenly into another number
Ex. 15= 1, 2, 5, 15
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Expression
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1 or more terms combined by a +/- sign. NO EQUAL SIGN.
Example: 10n+8
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Height
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The distance from the top vertex of a triangle or parallelogram to its base.
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Set
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A list of numbers to choose from; Usually inside brackets.
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Cubed
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A number with an exponent of 3
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Area
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The space INSIDE a 2D shape
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Prime Numbers
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#s have exactly 2 factors; 1 and itself
Ex. 5= 1 and 5
Represents Parts of Wholes
Ex. 3.42 is three and forty two hundredths = 42/100
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Vertices
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Points that make up the corners of a 2-D or 3-D shape
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Sale Price
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The new price of an item after the discount has been subtracted
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Ratio
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A comparison of 2 quantities showing Part to Part comparisons
Can be written as a:b, a to b, or a/b
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Constant Speed
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Traveling at the same speed
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Mixed Number
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A combination of a whole number and a fraction
1 ½
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Equivalent Fractions
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Equal Fractions
-Can be found by multiplying or dividing both numerator and denominator by the same number
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Trapezoid
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A 4 sided figure with only 1 pair of parallel sides
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Reflection
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A coordinate that is in the same location across an axis but in a different quadrant.
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Percent
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A ratio where a quantity is compared to 100
Out of 100
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Equivalent Ratios
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Ratios that are equal
Found by multiplying or dividing both terms by the same number
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Common Denominators
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Fractions with the same denominator are said to have....?
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Independent Variable
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The variable that determines the value of another variable
Graphed on x-axis
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Sales Tax
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Money that is added on the price of items bought at the store. Find % of the price first and then add it on.
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Polygon
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A 2-D shape made up of 3 or more straight lines (closed)
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Greater than or Equal
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At least or Minimum
Solid dot on graph
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Unit Rate
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A ratio where 1 of the comparisons is equal to 1.
Ex. 10 miles per 1 gallon
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Evaluate
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To Solve (may need to substitute first)
Ex. 2n + x for n = 2 and x = 4
2(2) + 4
4 + 4
8
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Quadrilateral
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A four sided figure
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Quadrants
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The four parts that a graph in the coordinate system is split into. Labeled as I, II, III, and IV starting in the top right corner and moving counter clockwise.
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Improper Fractions
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A fraction that has a numerator bigger than the denominator
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Distributive Property
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Multiplying a common factor by a sum of 2 numbers
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Coordinate Plane or Grid
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A graph where coordinates can be plotted.
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Coordinate
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Point on a graph; also called "ordered pair"
(x, y)
(over, up/down)
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Denominator
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In fractions, it is the bottom number. Represents the total number of parts the whole is split into
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Unlike Denominators
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Fractions with different denominators are said to have...?
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Changing a decimal to a percent
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Multiply the decimal by 100 OR simply move the decimal point 2 places to the right
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Equilateral Triangle
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A triangle that has all EQUAL sides
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Parallelogram
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A four sided figure with two pairs of parallel sides
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Volume
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The total amount of space inside a 3-D shape
V = LWH (rectangular prism) or V = BH
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Algebraic Expression
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An expression that contains at least 1 variable
Ex. 2 + n
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Absolute Value
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The distance a number is from 0
Always positive
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Y-axis
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On a graph, it is the vertical axis (the one going up & down)
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Corresponding
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To match up
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Reciprocal
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Switching the location of the numerator and the denominator
Ex. 3/5 becomes 5/3
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Dependent Variable
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The variable that is AFFECTED by the change in the independent variable
Graphed on y-axis
One 1 side of equation alone
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Tip
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Money that is added on to pay for "good service"; Find % of the price and then add it on.
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Numerator
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In fractions, it is the top number. Represents the part you are talking about
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Less than or Equal
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At Most or Maximum
Sold dot on graph
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Discount
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The Percent of money taken off the original price
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X-axis
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On a graph, it is the horizontal axis (the one going left to right)