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Elementary Algebra Vocab

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1. A formula is the same equation ___ ___ .
Formula
numbers that do not repeat or terminate in decimal form
Identity property of 0
occuring repeatedly

2. Variable
A letter that can represent any one set of numbers.
a set of two or more equations that are to be solved simultaneously.
A number that does not change.
PEMDAS

3. A system of equations is...
a set of two or more equations that are to be solved simultaneously.
Multiply by 1/100 or 0.01
1. Familiarize 2.Translate to mathematical language 3.Carry out mathematical manipulation 4.Check your possible answer 5. State Answer clearly.
A collection of objects

4. Percent
Identity property of 0
Equals
Parts of 100.
It's value varies with the replacement of the variable.

5. Set
Identity property of 0
Variable
A collection of objects
1. Familiarize 2.Translate to mathematical language 3.Carry out mathematical manipulation 4.Check your possible answer 5. State Answer clearly.

6. The number in front of the variable
Rule #1 for the addition of real numbers
like terms
Coefficient
1. Familiarize 2.Translate to mathematical language 3.Carry out mathematical manipulation 4.Check your possible answer 5. State Answer clearly.

7. 'Is/Was' in a word problem means...
Rule #1 for the addition of real numbers
A collection of objects
Equals
PEMDAS

8. The Law of Opposites
When opposites are added - their sum is 0
A number that does not change.
like terms
irrational numbers and rational numbers corresponding to to all the points on the number line

9. Constant
A number that does not change.
contains fractions and decimals as well as integers
addition
a set of two or more equations that are to be solved simultaneously.

10. Irrational numbers
Rule #1 for the addition of real numbers
Parts of 100.
Formula
numbers that do not repeat or terminate in decimal form

11. Negative numbers: Add absolute values and make the answer negative
Rule #2 for the addition of real numbers
Multiplication
Rule #3 for the addition of real numbers
A number that does not change.

12. Steps for Problem Solving in Algebra
1. Familiarize 2.Translate to mathematical language 3.Carry out mathematical manipulation 4.Check your possible answer 5. State Answer clearly.
Parts of 100.
It's value varies with the replacement of the variable.
Consists of variables and numerals often with operation signs and grouping symbols.

13. 'Added to' - 'Sum of' - 'Plus' - 'More than'
Rule #4 for the addition of real numbers
Identity property of 0
addition
contains fractions and decimals as well as integers

14. 'What' in a word problem means...
Variable
Rule #1 for the addition of real numbers
Rule #3 for the addition of real numbers
Rule #4 for the addition of real numbers

15. An equation that represents a relationship that uses two or more letters.
Formula
A collection of objects
Consists of variables and numerals often with operation signs and grouping symbols.
All whole numbers and their opposites

16. Positive numbers: add as usual
PEMDAS
Rule #1 for the addition of real numbers
contains fractions and decimals as well as integers
It's value varies with the replacement of the variable.

17. Parentheses - Exponents - Multiplication - Division - Addition - Subtraction (in order from left to right)
Consists of variables and numerals often with operation signs and grouping symbols.
PEMDAS
A letter that can represent any one set of numbers.
It's value varies with the replacement of the variable.

18. Real number system
Consists of variables and numerals often with operation signs and grouping symbols.
Rule #1 for the addition of real numbers
irrational numbers and rational numbers corresponding to to all the points on the number line
subtraction

19. Integers
Equals
a set of two or more equations that are to be solved simultaneously.
Coefficient
All whole numbers and their opposites

20. The sum of 0 and a number is the number. Example: a+0=a
Rule #2 for the addition of real numbers
Variable
Identity property of 0
Equals

21. '%' in a word problem means...
It's value varies with the replacement of the variable.
Multiplication
Equals
Multiply by 1/100 or 0.01

22. Rational numbers
When opposites are added - their sum is 0
Identity property of 0
1. Familiarize 2.Translate to mathematical language 3.Carry out mathematical manipulation 4.Check your possible answer 5. State Answer clearly.
contains fractions and decimals as well as integers

23. Have exactly the same variables with exactly the same exponents
like terms
When opposites are added - their sum is 0
1. Familiarize 2.Translate to mathematical language 3.Carry out mathematical manipulation 4.Check your possible answer 5. State Answer clearly.
A letter that can represent any one set of numbers.

24. 'Of' in a word problem means...
Multiplication
Multiply by 1/100 or 0.01
When opposites are added - their sum is 0
Rule #2 for the addition of real numbers

25. One number is 0: the sum is the other number
Rule #4 for the addition of real numbers
Rule #2 for the addition of real numbers
1. Familiarize 2.Translate to mathematical language 3.Carry out mathematical manipulation 4.Check your possible answer 5. State Answer clearly.
Equals

26. 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
Rule #3 for the addition of real numbers
A number that does not change.
Variable
subtraction

27. Variable Expression

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28. Algebraic Expression
Consists of variables and numerals often with operation signs and grouping symbols.
Multiply by 1/100 or 0.01
A letter that can represent any one set of numbers.
Rule #3 for the addition of real numbers

29. Any replacement of the variable that makes an equation true is...
A solution
Identity property of 0
A letter that can represent any one set of numbers.
Coefficient

30. 'Subtracted from' - 'Difference of' - 'Minus' - 'Less than' - 'decreased by'
Formula
subtraction
1. Familiarize 2.Translate to mathematical language 3.Carry out mathematical manipulation 4.Check your possible answer 5. State Answer clearly.
Consists of variables and numerals often with operation signs and grouping symbols.