A model of multiplication that shows each place value product.
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Benchmark Fractions
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Fractions that are commonly used for estimation.
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Associative Property of Multiplication
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The product stays the same when the grouping of factors is changed. (a x b) x c= a x (b x c), where a, b, and c stand for any real numbers.
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Denomination
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The quantity below the line in a fraction. It tells the number of equal parts into which a whole is divided.
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Array
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An arrangement of objects in equal rows.
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Finite Decimal
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A decimal that contains a termination number of digits. Also called termination decimal.
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Coordinates
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An ordered pair of numbers that identify a point on a coordinate plane.
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Coordinate System
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Also known as a coordinate grid. A 2-dimensional system which the coordinates of a point are its distances from two intersection, usually perpendicular, straight lines called axes.
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Compose
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To put together, as in numbers or shapes.
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Equivalent Fraction
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Fractions that have the same value.
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Decimal
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A number with one or more digits to the right of a decimal point. Decimal is used as another name for decimal fraction.
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Factor
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An integer that divides evenly into another.
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Base of a Solid FIgure
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A base of a solid figure is usually thought of as a face upon which it can "sit." Most solid figured have more than one base.
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Commutative Property of Multiplication
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The produce stays the same when the order of factors is changed. a x b = b x a, where a and b are any real numbers.
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Distributive Property
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When one of the factors of a product is a sum, multiplying each addend before adding does not change the product.
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Data
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Information, especially numerical information. Usually organized for analysis.
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Customary System
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A system of measurement used in the U.S. The system includes units for measuring length, capacity, and weight.
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Decimal Point
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A dot separation the whole number for the fraction in a decimal notation.
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Base of an Exponent
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The number that is raised to a power. In 10^4, 10 is the base and 4 is the exponent. 10 is raised to the power of 4.
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Commutative Property of Addition
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The sum stays the same when the order of addends is changed. a + b = b +a, where a and b are any real numbers.
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Estimate
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A number close to an exact amount, and estimate tells about how much.
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Decompose
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To separate into components or basic elements.
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Cubic Unit
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A unit such as a cubic meter to measure volume or capacity.
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Addend
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Any number being added.
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Brackets
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A type of grouping symbol used in pairs that tells what operation to complete first.
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Improper Fraction
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A fraction where the numerator is greater than or equal to the denominator.
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Less than
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Less than is used to compare two numbers when the first number is smaller than the second number.
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Axis
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A reference line from which distances or angles are measured in a coordinate grid. (plural- axes)
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Equation
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A statement that two mathematical expressions are equal.
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Exponent
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The number that tells the number of times the base is multiplied by itself.
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Braces
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Braces can be used to indicate that the objects written between them belong to a set.
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Attribute
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A characteristic e.g. size, shape, or color.
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Intersect
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To meet or cross.
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Difference
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The amount that remains after one quantity is subtracted from another.
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Dividend
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A quantity to be divided.
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Hundredths
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In a decimal numeration system, hundredths is the name of the next place to the right of the tenths.
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Associative Property of Addition
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The sum stays the same when the groupings of addends is changed. (a+b)+c=a+(b+c), where a, b, and c stand for any real numbers.
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Area Model
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A model of multiplication that shows each place value product.
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Hundredth
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One of the 100 equal parts of a whole.
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Corresponding Terms
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Terms that are in the same position in a sequence of numbers.
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Greater Than
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Greater than is used to compare two numbers when the first number is larger than the second number.
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Formula
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A general equation or rule. You can use a formula to find volume in a rectangular prism.
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Inequality
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A mathematical sentence that compares two unequal expressions using one of the symbols <, >. e.g. 26>13; 13<26; 2+4 < 6+3
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Evaluate
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To find the value of a mathematical expression.
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Algorithm
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Step-by-step method for computing.
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Coordinate Plane
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A 2-dimensional system in which the coordinates of a point are its distances from two intersections, usually perpendicular, straight lines called axes.
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Expression
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A variable or combination of variables, numbers, and symbols that represents a mathematical relationship.
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Expanded Form
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A way to write numbers that shows the place value of each digit.
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Divisor
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The quantity bu which another quantity is to be divided.
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Centimeter (cm)
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A metric unit of length equal to 0.01 of a meter.
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Section 2
(50 cards)
Rounding
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To strategy to find about how much or how many by expressing a number closest to ten, hundred, thousand, or tenth, hundredth, thousandth, ect.
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Sum
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The result of addition
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Plane
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A flat surface that extends infinitely in all directions.
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Powers of Ten
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Using a base number of 10 with an exponent. Our number system is based on the powers of 10.
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Thousandths
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Thousandths is the name of the next place to the right of the hundredths in the decimal numeration system.
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Millimeter (mm)
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A metric unit of length.
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Ordered Pairs
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A pair of numbers that gives the coordinates of a point on a grid in this order (horizontal, coordinate, vertical coordinate.
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Tenths
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In the decimal numeration, tenths is the name of the place to the right of the decimal point.
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Multiplication Identity Property of 1
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Multiplying a number by one gives a product identical to the given number. Also known as Identity Property of Multiplication.
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Parentheses
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Used in mathematics as grouping symbols for operations. When simplifying an expression, the operations within the parentheses are preformed first.
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Minuend
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In subtraction, the minuend is the number you subtract from.
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Simplify
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To express a fraction in simplest form.
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Metric System
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A system of measurement based on tens. The basic unit of capacity is the liter. The basic unit of mas is the gram.
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Right Triangle
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A triangle that has one 90 degree angle.
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Subtrahend
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In subtraction, the subtrahend is the number being subtracted.
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Solid Figure
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A geometric figure with 3 dimensions.
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Unit Fraction
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A fraction with a numerator of 1.
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Whole Numbers
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Whole numbers are zero and the counting numbers 1, 2, 3, and so on. If a number has a negative sign, a decimal point, or a part that's a fraction, it is not a whole number.
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Proper Fraction
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A fraction less than one. In a proper fraction the numerator is less than the denominator.
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Scaling
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To increase or decrease proportionately in size.
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Perpendicular
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Forming right angles.
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Mixed Number
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A number with an integer and a fraction part.
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Volume
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The number of cubic units it takes to fill a figure.
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Tenth
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One of the equal part when a whole is divided into 10 equal parts.
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Unlike Denominators
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Denominators that are not equal.
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Sequence
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A set of numbers arranged in a special order or pattern.
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Place Value
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The value of the place of a digit in a number.
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Simplest Form
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A fraction is in simplest form when the greatest common factor of the numerator and denominator is 1.
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Thousandth
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One of 1000 equal parts of a whole.
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Quotient
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The result of the division of one quantity by another.
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Line Plot
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A diagram showing frequency of data on a number line.
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Numerator
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The number or expression written above the line in a fraction.
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Two-Dimensional Figures
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Having length and width. Having area, but not volume. Also called a plane figure.
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Like Denominators
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Denominators in two or more fractions that are the same.
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Tiling
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Repeated shapes that fill in a plane. The shapes do not overlap and there are no gaps.
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Remainder
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The number that is left over after a whole number is divided equally by another.
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Origin
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The intersection of the x- and y-axes in a coordinate plane, described by the ordered pair (0,0).
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Lowest Terms
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A fraction where the numerator and the denominator have no common factor greater than one.
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Quadrants
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The four sections of a coordinate grid that are separated by the axes.
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Three-Dimensional Figure
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A geometric figure that as length, width, and height.
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Meter (m)
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A standard unit of length in the metric system.
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X-Coordinate
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In an ordered pair, the value that is always written first.
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Unit Cube
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A precisely fixed quantity used to measure volume.
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Standard Form
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A number written with one digit for each place value.
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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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Long Division
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A standard procedure suitable for dividing simple or complex multi-digit numbers.
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Right Rectangular Prism
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A prism with six rectangular faces where the lateral edge is perpendicular to the plane of the base.
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Order of Operations
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An order, agreed on by mathematicians, for preforming operations to simplify expressions.
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X-Axis
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In a coordinate plane, the horizontal axis.
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Product
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The result of multiplication.
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Section 3
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Y-Coordinate
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In an ordered pair, the value that is always written second.