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Elementary Algebra Vocab

Subjects : math, algebra

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Answer 30 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. Any replacement of the variable that makes an equation true is...
A letter that can represent any one set of numbers.
irrational numbers and rational numbers corresponding to to all the points on the number line
A solution
Consists of variables and numerals often with operation signs and grouping symbols.

2. The Law of Opposites
Formula
Rule #1 for the addition of real numbers
Rule #4 for the addition of real numbers
When opposites are added - their sum is 0

3. Parentheses - Exponents - Multiplication - Division - Addition - Subtraction (in order from left to right)
It's value varies with the replacement of the variable.
A number that does not change.
PEMDAS
Multiply by 1/100 or 0.01

4. 'Added to' - 'Sum of' - 'Plus' - 'More than'
like terms
Coefficient
addition
When opposites are added - their sum is 0

5. 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
A number that does not change.
Parts of 100.
Rule #3 for the addition of real numbers
A collection of objects

6. Constant
A number that does not change.
1. Familiarize 2.Translate to mathematical language 3.Carry out mathematical manipulation 4.Check your possible answer 5. State Answer clearly.
addition
Rule #1 for the addition of real numbers

7. 'Subtracted from' - 'Difference of' - 'Minus' - 'Less than' - 'decreased by'
subtraction
1. Familiarize 2.Translate to mathematical language 3.Carry out mathematical manipulation 4.Check your possible answer 5. State Answer clearly.
Formula
addition

8. Rational numbers
Parts of 100.
Rule #4 for the addition of real numbers
It's value varies with the replacement of the variable.
contains fractions and decimals as well as integers

9. '%' in a word problem means...
Rule #4 for the addition of real numbers
Multiplication
contains fractions and decimals as well as integers
Multiply by 1/100 or 0.01

10. Integers
contains fractions and decimals as well as integers
Rule #4 for the addition of real numbers
All whole numbers and their opposites
a set of two or more equations that are to be solved simultaneously.

11. An equation that represents a relationship that uses two or more letters.
Identity property of 0
A solution
Formula
Rule #2 for the addition of real numbers

12. Positive numbers: add as usual
Formula
1. Familiarize 2.Translate to mathematical language 3.Carry out mathematical manipulation 4.Check your possible answer 5. State Answer clearly.
Identity property of 0
Rule #1 for the addition of real numbers

13. Negative numbers: Add absolute values and make the answer negative
Rule #2 for the addition of real numbers
Coefficient
Multiplication
Rule #1 for the addition of real numbers

14. Steps for Problem Solving in Algebra
a set of two or more equations that are to be solved simultaneously.
1. Familiarize 2.Translate to mathematical language 3.Carry out mathematical manipulation 4.Check your possible answer 5. State Answer clearly.
Identity property of 0
occuring repeatedly

15. Real number system
irrational numbers and rational numbers corresponding to to all the points on the number line
Multiply by 1/100 or 0.01
All whole numbers and their opposites
A letter that can represent any one set of numbers.

16. Have exactly the same variables with exactly the same exponents
Rule #2 for the addition of real numbers
Identity property of 0
A letter that can represent any one set of numbers.
like terms

17. Irrational numbers
A solution
occuring repeatedly
addition
numbers that do not repeat or terminate in decimal form

18. 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.
addition
Rule #4 for the addition of real numbers
All whole numbers and their opposites

19. 'Of' in a word problem means...
Multiplication
Parts of 100.
A collection of objects
A solution

20. A system of equations is...
a set of two or more equations that are to be solved simultaneously.
Formula
Parts of 100.
Rule #1 for the addition of real numbers

21. Variable
A letter that can represent any one set of numbers.
subtraction
When opposites are added - their sum is 0
Equals

22. Set
contains fractions and decimals as well as integers
A collection of objects
a set of two or more equations that are to be solved simultaneously.
Consists of variables and numerals often with operation signs and grouping symbols.

23. 'What' in a word problem means...
Identity property of 0
contains fractions and decimals as well as integers
Variable
addition

24. Percent
contains fractions and decimals as well as integers
Multiply by 1/100 or 0.01
Rule #2 for the addition of real numbers
Parts of 100.

25. The number in front of the variable
Coefficient
like terms
Rule #4 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.

26. Algebraic Expression
addition
Multiplication
Identity property of 0
Consists of variables and numerals often with operation signs and grouping symbols.

27. The sum of 0 and a number is the number. Example: a+0=a
A letter that can represent any one set of numbers.
Formula
Identity property of 0
subtraction

28. Variable Expression

29. 'Is/Was' in a word problem means...
Multiply by 1/100 or 0.01
Equals
Variable
like terms

30. A formula is the same equation ___ ___ .
numbers that do not repeat or terminate in decimal form
Rule #2 for the addition of real numbers
occuring repeatedly
Identity property of 0