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Elementary Algebra Vocab

Subjects : math, algebra

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1. The Law of Opposites
Rule #4 for the addition of real numbers
It's value varies with the replacement of the variable.
When opposites are added - their sum is 0
Consists of variables and numerals often with operation signs and grouping symbols.

2. Integers
subtraction
PEMDAS
numbers that do not repeat or terminate in decimal form
All whole numbers and their opposites

3. Any replacement of the variable that makes an equation true is...
A collection of objects
irrational numbers and rational numbers corresponding to to all the points on the number line
A solution
Rule #2 for the addition of real numbers

4. An equation that represents a relationship that uses two or more letters.
Consists of variables and numerals often with operation signs and grouping symbols.
Multiplication
It's value varies with the replacement of the variable.
Formula

5. A formula is the same equation ___ ___ .
occuring repeatedly
Multiply by 1/100 or 0.01
irrational numbers and rational numbers corresponding to to all the points on the number line
Coefficient

6. '%' in a word problem means...
It's value varies with the replacement of the variable.
Multiplication
Multiply by 1/100 or 0.01
Rule #1 for the addition of real numbers

7. 'Added to' - 'Sum of' - 'Plus' - 'More than'
addition
Equals
occuring repeatedly
Rule #2 for the addition of real numbers

8. Constant
occuring repeatedly
A number that does not change.
numbers that do not repeat or terminate in decimal form
Variable

9. Variable
occuring repeatedly
irrational numbers and rational numbers corresponding to to all the points on the number line
Equals
A letter that can represent any one set of numbers.

10. Real number system
addition
All whole numbers and their opposites
irrational numbers and rational numbers corresponding to to all the points on the number line
like terms

11. Algebraic Expression
PEMDAS
Parts of 100.
Consists of variables and numerals often with operation signs and grouping symbols.
Multiplication

12. 'Subtracted from' - 'Difference of' - 'Minus' - 'Less than' - 'decreased by'
subtraction
A number that does not change.
A solution
All whole numbers and their opposites

13. A system of equations is...
a set of two or more equations that are to be solved simultaneously.
numbers that do not repeat or terminate in decimal form
Formula
Consists of variables and numerals often with operation signs and grouping symbols.

14. Set
PEMDAS
addition
Multiplication
A collection of objects

15. Variable Expression

16. Parentheses - Exponents - Multiplication - Division - Addition - Subtraction (in order from left to right)
Equals
Multiplication
PEMDAS
Formula

17. 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 collection of objects
Rule #3 for the addition of real numbers
contains fractions and decimals as well as integers

18. 'Is/Was' in a word problem means...
subtraction
Equals
It's value varies with the replacement of the variable.
Identity property of 0

19. Have exactly the same variables with exactly the same exponents
Rule #1 for the addition of real numbers
A letter that can represent any one set of numbers.
like terms
A collection of objects

20. The sum of 0 and a number is the number. Example: a+0=a
When opposites are added - their sum is 0
Rule #4 for the addition of real numbers
A number that does not change.
Identity property of 0

21. Positive numbers: add as usual
Rule #4 for the addition of real numbers
A letter that can represent any one set of numbers.
addition
Rule #1 for the addition of real numbers

22. Percent
Multiply by 1/100 or 0.01
contains fractions and decimals as well as integers
Parts of 100.
irrational numbers and rational numbers corresponding to to all the points on the number line

23. Irrational numbers
1. Familiarize 2.Translate to mathematical language 3.Carry out mathematical manipulation 4.Check your possible answer 5. State Answer clearly.
Formula
numbers that do not repeat or terminate in decimal form
Identity property of 0

24. 'Of' in a word problem means...
Rule #3 for the addition of real numbers
a set of two or more equations that are to be solved simultaneously.
A collection of objects
Multiplication

25. 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
Parts of 100.
Consists of variables and numerals often with operation signs and grouping symbols.
Multiplication
Rule #3 for the addition of real numbers

26. 'What' in a word problem means...
like terms
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

27. One number is 0: the sum is the other number
A solution
addition
numbers that do not repeat or terminate in decimal form
Rule #4 for the addition of real numbers

28. Negative numbers: Add absolute values and make the answer negative
When opposites are added - their sum is 0
a set of two or more equations that are to be solved simultaneously.
Rule #2 for the addition of real numbers
Consists of variables and numerals often with operation signs and grouping symbols.

29. The number in front of the variable
A collection of objects
When opposites are added - their sum is 0
Multiplication
Coefficient

30. Rational numbers
contains fractions and decimals as well as integers
A solution
Rule #3 for the addition of real numbers
A number that does not change.