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Elementary Algebra Vocab

Subjects : math, algebra

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1. An equation that represents a relationship that uses two or more letters.
It's value varies with the replacement of the variable.
PEMDAS
All whole numbers and their opposites
Formula

2. Any replacement of the variable that makes an equation true is...
Variable
Parts of 100.
subtraction
A solution

3. Have exactly the same variables with exactly the same exponents
Multiplication
A number that does not change.
like terms
contains fractions and decimals as well as integers

4. 'What' in a word problem means...
contains fractions and decimals as well as integers
1. Familiarize 2.Translate to mathematical language 3.Carry out mathematical manipulation 4.Check your possible answer 5. State Answer clearly.
PEMDAS
Variable

5. A system of equations is...
A number that does not change.
a set of two or more equations that are to be solved simultaneously.
like terms
All whole numbers and their opposites

6. Irrational numbers
Equals
numbers that do not repeat or terminate in decimal form
Rule #2 for the addition of real numbers
Rule #1 for the addition of real numbers

7. '%' in a word problem means...
Variable
Multiply by 1/100 or 0.01
occuring repeatedly
Multiplication

8. 'Is/Was' in a word problem means...
Variable
Formula
It's value varies with the replacement of the variable.
Equals

9. Positive numbers: add as usual
All whole numbers and their opposites
a set of two or more equations that are to be solved simultaneously.
A letter that can represent any one set of numbers.
Rule #1 for the addition of real numbers

10. Parentheses - Exponents - Multiplication - Division - Addition - Subtraction (in order from left to right)
Multiplication
like terms
PEMDAS
subtraction

11. Variable Expression

12. The sum of 0 and a number is the number. Example: a+0=a
Identity property of 0
Consists of variables and numerals often with operation signs and grouping symbols.
PEMDAS
a set of two or more equations that are to be solved simultaneously.

13. Percent
occuring repeatedly
Formula
Parts of 100.
Multiplication

14. 'Added to' - 'Sum of' - 'Plus' - 'More than'
addition
Identity property of 0
A number that does not change.
A letter that can represent any one set of numbers.

15. Variable
A letter that can represent any one set of numbers.
Equals
A number that does not change.
Multiplication

16. 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.
A number that does not change.
Rule #2 for the addition of real numbers
Multiply by 1/100 or 0.01

17. Set
Consists of variables and numerals often with operation signs and grouping symbols.
occuring repeatedly
A collection of objects
Rule #2 for the addition of real numbers

18. 'Subtracted from' - 'Difference of' - 'Minus' - 'Less than' - 'decreased by'
a set of two or more equations that are to be solved simultaneously.
A solution
occuring repeatedly
subtraction

19. Real number system
numbers that do not repeat or terminate in decimal form
irrational numbers and rational numbers corresponding to to all the points on the number line
subtraction
Rule #1 for the addition of real numbers

20. The Law of Opposites
occuring repeatedly
Rule #2 for the addition of real numbers
subtraction
When opposites are added - their sum is 0

21. One number is 0: the sum is the other number
1. Familiarize 2.Translate to mathematical language 3.Carry out mathematical manipulation 4.Check your possible answer 5. State Answer clearly.
like terms
Rule #4 for the addition of real numbers
a set of two or more equations that are to be solved simultaneously.

22. 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
All whole numbers and their opposites
Coefficient
Rule #3 for the addition of real numbers
Formula

23. Integers
irrational numbers and rational numbers corresponding to to all the points on the number line
All whole numbers and their opposites
A solution
a set of two or more equations that are to be solved simultaneously.

24. Algebraic Expression
Multiply by 1/100 or 0.01
A letter that can represent any one set of numbers.
Equals
Consists of variables and numerals often with operation signs and grouping symbols.

25. Constant
When opposites are added - their sum is 0
A number that does not change.
A collection of objects
Parts of 100.

26. 'Of' in a word problem means...
Multiplication
Rule #1 for the addition of real numbers
like terms
subtraction

27. Rational numbers
a set of two or more equations that are to be solved simultaneously.
A collection of objects
contains fractions and decimals as well as integers
addition

28. The number in front of the variable
Variable
Coefficient
Rule #4 for the addition of real numbers
Parts of 100.

29. Negative numbers: Add absolute values and make the answer negative
contains fractions and decimals as well as integers
Rule #2 for the addition of real numbers
A solution
like terms

30. A formula is the same equation ___ ___ .
1. Familiarize 2.Translate to mathematical language 3.Carry out mathematical manipulation 4.Check your possible answer 5. State Answer clearly.
Rule #1 for the addition of real numbers
Variable
occuring repeatedly