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Elementary Algebra Vocab

Subjects : math, algebra

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1. Variable Expression

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2. Variable
irrational numbers and rational numbers corresponding to to all the points on the number line
contains fractions and decimals as well as integers
subtraction
A letter that can represent any one set of numbers.

3. A system of equations is...
like terms
Formula
a set of two or more equations that are to be solved simultaneously.
occuring repeatedly

4. Positive numbers: add as usual
a set of two or more equations that are to be solved simultaneously.
Rule #1 for the addition of real numbers
subtraction
Multiplication

5. Rational numbers
1. Familiarize 2.Translate to mathematical language 3.Carry out mathematical manipulation 4.Check your possible answer 5. State Answer clearly.
like terms
contains fractions and decimals as well as integers
irrational numbers and rational numbers corresponding to to all the points on the number line

6. Algebraic Expression
Consists of variables and numerals often with operation signs and grouping symbols.
A solution
All whole numbers and their opposites
A number that does not change.

7. The number in front of the variable
numbers that do not repeat or terminate in decimal form
Equals
Coefficient
contains fractions and decimals as well as integers

8. Parentheses - Exponents - Multiplication - Division - Addition - Subtraction (in order from left to right)
Rule #1 for the addition of real numbers
Rule #2 for the addition of real numbers
PEMDAS
Equals

9. Percent
Parts of 100.
occuring repeatedly
All whole numbers and their opposites
A number that does not change.

10. 'Added to' - 'Sum of' - 'Plus' - 'More than'
like terms
occuring repeatedly
addition
Identity property of 0

11. A formula is the same equation ___ ___ .
like terms
occuring repeatedly
A letter that can represent any one set of numbers.
a set of two or more equations that are to be solved simultaneously.

12. Negative numbers: Add absolute values and make the answer negative
Parts of 100.
Rule #2 for the addition of real numbers
It's value varies with the replacement of the variable.
1. Familiarize 2.Translate to mathematical language 3.Carry out mathematical manipulation 4.Check your possible answer 5. State Answer clearly.

13. Subtract the smaller value from the greater value. a) if the positive number has the greater value - the answer is positive b)if the negative number has the greater value - the answer is negative c) if the numbers have the same value - the answer is
contains fractions and decimals as well as integers
Identity property of 0
A collection of objects
Rule #3 for the addition of real numbers

14. 'Subtracted from' - 'Difference of' - 'Minus' - 'Less than' - 'decreased by'
All whole numbers and their opposites
Equals
Rule #1 for the addition of real numbers
subtraction

15. Integers
PEMDAS
addition
Coefficient
All whole numbers and their opposites

16. 'Is/Was' in a word problem means...
Rule #4 for the addition of real numbers
Equals
subtraction
Consists of variables and numerals often with operation signs and grouping symbols.

17. Set
Identity property of 0
like terms
A solution
A collection of objects

18. Constant
Formula
Equals
numbers that do not repeat or terminate in decimal form
A number that does not change.

19. Any replacement of the variable that makes an equation true is...
numbers that do not repeat or terminate in decimal form
Coefficient
a set of two or more equations that are to be solved simultaneously.
A solution

20. Have exactly the same variables with exactly the same exponents
contains fractions and decimals as well as integers
Multiplication
like terms
A collection of objects

21. One number is 0: the sum is the other number
Rule #4 for the addition of real numbers
A solution
Rule #2 for the addition of real numbers
Parts of 100.

22. Real number system
Identity property of 0
occuring repeatedly
irrational numbers and rational numbers corresponding to to all the points on the number line
Multiplication

23. The Law of Opposites
numbers that do not repeat or terminate in decimal form
1. Familiarize 2.Translate to mathematical language 3.Carry out mathematical manipulation 4.Check your possible answer 5. State Answer clearly.
When opposites are added - their sum is 0
occuring repeatedly

24. The sum of 0 and a number is the number. Example: a+0=a
Parts of 100.
When opposites are added - their sum is 0
Equals
Identity property of 0

25. 'Of' in a word problem means...
Parts of 100.
Variable
Multiplication
Rule #4 for the addition of real numbers

26. Irrational numbers
contains fractions and decimals as well as integers
numbers that do not repeat or terminate in decimal form
A collection of objects
Consists of variables and numerals often with operation signs and grouping symbols.

27. An equation that represents a relationship that uses two or more letters.
A letter that can represent any one set of numbers.
a set of two or more equations that are to be solved simultaneously.
contains fractions and decimals as well as integers
Formula

28. Steps for Problem Solving in Algebra
When opposites are added - their sum is 0
irrational numbers and rational numbers corresponding to to all the points on the number line
1. Familiarize 2.Translate to mathematical language 3.Carry out mathematical manipulation 4.Check your possible answer 5. State Answer clearly.
Multiplication

29. 'What' in a word problem means...
Multiply by 1/100 or 0.01
A solution
Variable
Identity property of 0

30. '%' in a word problem means...
Multiply by 1/100 or 0.01
addition
subtraction
Variable