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Elementary Algebra Vocab

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1. A formula is the same equation ___ ___ .
Identity property of 0
subtraction
occuring repeatedly
A collection of objects

2. The number in front of the variable
Rule #1 for the addition of real numbers
like terms
Coefficient
A collection of objects

3. One number is 0: the sum is the other number
addition
Rule #2 for the addition of real numbers
Multiplication
Rule #4 for the addition of real numbers

4. Positive numbers: add as usual
Rule #3 for the addition of real numbers
subtraction
Rule #1 for the addition of real numbers
A collection of objects

5. Variable Expression

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6. Steps for Problem Solving in Algebra
A letter that can represent any one set of numbers.
PEMDAS
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.

7. 'Of' in a word problem means...
numbers that do not repeat or terminate in decimal form
Multiplication
irrational numbers and rational numbers corresponding to to all the points on the number line
like terms

8. Integers
Variable
A number that does not change.
All whole numbers and their opposites
subtraction

9. 'Is/Was' in a word problem means...
Equals
Parts of 100.
like terms
Coefficient

10. The sum of 0 and a number is the number. Example: a+0=a
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 #2 for the addition of real numbers
When opposites are added - their sum is 0

11. Real number system
irrational numbers and rational numbers corresponding to to all the points on the number line
Coefficient
A collection of objects
occuring repeatedly

12. A system of equations is...
addition
Equals
a set of two or more equations that are to be solved simultaneously.
It's value varies with the replacement of the variable.

13. Negative numbers: Add absolute values and make the answer negative
Equals
It's value varies with the replacement of the variable.
Rule #2 for the addition of real numbers
Rule #4 for the addition of real numbers

14. Any replacement of the variable that makes an equation true is...
Equals
A solution
When opposites are added - their sum is 0
A letter that can represent any one set of numbers.

15. Have exactly the same variables with exactly the same exponents
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
Consists of variables and numerals often with operation signs and grouping symbols.

16. Parentheses - Exponents - Multiplication - Division - Addition - Subtraction (in order from left to right)
PEMDAS
Rule #3 for the addition of real numbers
Coefficient
All whole numbers and their opposites

17. Rational numbers
Coefficient
Multiplication
A number that does not change.
contains fractions and decimals as well as integers

18. 'Subtracted from' - 'Difference of' - 'Minus' - 'Less than' - 'decreased by'
a set of two or more equations that are to be solved simultaneously.
When opposites are added - their sum is 0
subtraction
PEMDAS

19. Set
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.
Multiplication
It's value varies with the replacement of the variable.

20. Irrational numbers
occuring repeatedly
When opposites are added - their sum is 0
numbers that do not repeat or terminate in decimal form
addition

21. Constant
A number that does not change.
subtraction
Identity property of 0
When opposites are added - their sum is 0

22. An equation that represents a relationship that uses two or more letters.
subtraction
Coefficient
Formula
Rule #3 for the addition of real numbers

23. 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
like terms
Rule #3 for the addition of real numbers
When opposites are added - their sum is 0
irrational numbers and rational numbers corresponding to to all the points on the number line

24. 'Added to' - 'Sum of' - 'Plus' - 'More than'
Rule #3 for the addition of real numbers
Consists of variables and numerals often with operation signs and grouping symbols.
When opposites are added - their sum is 0
addition

25. 'What' in a word problem means...
A number that does not change.
Variable
Rule #3 for the addition of real numbers
Equals

26. Percent
Parts of 100.
Variable
numbers that do not repeat or terminate in decimal form
contains fractions and decimals as well as integers

27. Algebraic Expression
Coefficient
Consists of variables and numerals often with operation signs and grouping symbols.
A number that does not change.
Variable

28. '%' in a word problem means...
A number that does not change.
Multiply by 1/100 or 0.01
Variable
Multiplication

29. The Law of Opposites
When opposites are added - their sum is 0
It's value varies with the replacement of the variable.
Rule #1 for the addition of real numbers
Identity property of 0

30. Variable
All whole numbers and their opposites
PEMDAS
A letter that can represent any one set of numbers.
It's value varies with the replacement of the variable.