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Elementary Algebra Vocab

Subjects : math, algebra

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1. 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 #1 for the addition of real numbers
Identity property of 0
numbers that do not repeat or terminate in decimal form
Rule #3 for the addition of real numbers

2. Any replacement of the variable that makes an equation true is...
A solution
All whole numbers and their opposites
Rule #1 for the addition of real numbers
contains fractions and decimals as well as integers

3. 'Of' in a word problem means...
Multiplication
1. Familiarize 2.Translate to mathematical language 3.Carry out mathematical manipulation 4.Check your possible answer 5. State Answer clearly.
It's value varies with the replacement of the variable.
Equals

4. Negative numbers: Add absolute values and make the answer negative
All whole numbers and their opposites
PEMDAS
A number that does not change.
Rule #2 for the addition of real numbers

5. A system of equations is...
subtraction
a set of two or more equations that are to be solved simultaneously.
Identity property of 0
Rule #2 for the addition of real numbers

6. Variable Expression

7. Positive numbers: add as usual
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
Rule #1 for the addition of real numbers
Equals

8. Irrational numbers
Rule #3 for the addition of real numbers
When opposites are added - their sum is 0
numbers that do not repeat or terminate in decimal form
A letter that can represent any one set of numbers.

9. '%' in a word problem means...
It's value varies with the replacement of the variable.
Multiply by 1/100 or 0.01
Equals
Rule #3 for the addition of real numbers

10. Algebraic Expression
Consists of variables and numerals often with operation signs and grouping symbols.
Equals
Rule #2 for the addition of real numbers
PEMDAS

11. 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.
Rule #2 for the addition of real numbers
Consists of variables and numerals often with operation signs and grouping symbols.
Identity property of 0

12. The Law of Opposites
Rule #2 for the addition of real numbers
It's value varies with the replacement of the variable.
When opposites are added - their sum is 0
PEMDAS

13. 'Subtracted from' - 'Difference of' - 'Minus' - 'Less than' - 'decreased by'
subtraction
Consists of variables and numerals often with operation signs and grouping symbols.
Equals
Rule #1 for the addition of real numbers

14. Variable
A number that does not change.
It's value varies with the replacement of the variable.
Multiply by 1/100 or 0.01
A letter that can represent any one set of numbers.

15. Rational numbers
contains fractions and decimals as well as integers
Multiply by 1/100 or 0.01
A number that does not change.
When opposites are added - their sum is 0

16. 'Added to' - 'Sum of' - 'Plus' - 'More than'
A collection of objects
numbers that do not repeat or terminate in decimal form
Formula
addition

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.
occuring repeatedly
A letter that can represent any one set of numbers.
Rule #3 for the addition of real numbers

18. A formula is the same equation ___ ___ .
occuring repeatedly
Parts of 100.
addition
Rule #3 for the addition of real numbers

19. 'What' in a word problem means...
A letter that can represent any one set of numbers.
A solution
1. Familiarize 2.Translate to mathematical language 3.Carry out mathematical manipulation 4.Check your possible answer 5. State Answer clearly.
Variable

20. Integers
Identity property of 0
All whole numbers and their opposites
addition
1. Familiarize 2.Translate to mathematical language 3.Carry out mathematical manipulation 4.Check your possible answer 5. State Answer clearly.

21. Have exactly the same variables with exactly the same exponents
Multiply by 1/100 or 0.01
like terms
contains fractions and decimals as well as integers
numbers that do not repeat or terminate in decimal form

22. Parentheses - Exponents - Multiplication - Division - Addition - Subtraction (in order from left to right)
PEMDAS
Variable
like terms
addition

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

24. Percent
occuring repeatedly
subtraction
Parts of 100.
Rule #2 for the addition of real numbers

25. Constant
Rule #3 for the addition of real numbers
occuring repeatedly
contains fractions and decimals as well as integers
A number that does not change.

26. Set
PEMDAS
Rule #4 for the addition of real numbers
Rule #2 for the addition of real numbers
A collection of objects

27. One number is 0: the sum is the other number
Formula
Rule #4 for the addition of real numbers
When opposites are added - their sum is 0
Multiply by 1/100 or 0.01

28. The number in front of the variable
A number that does not change.
contains fractions and decimals as well as integers
Coefficient
Formula

29. An equation that represents a relationship that uses two or more letters.
Rule #1 for the addition of real numbers
Equals
Parts of 100.
Formula

30. Real number system
It's value varies with the replacement of the variable.
Coefficient
Equals
irrational numbers and rational numbers corresponding to to all the points on the number line