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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...
Variable
Consists of variables and numerals often with operation signs and grouping symbols.
Rule #2 for the addition of real numbers
A solution

2. The Law of Opposites
All whole numbers and their opposites
1. Familiarize 2.Translate to mathematical language 3.Carry out mathematical manipulation 4.Check your possible answer 5. State Answer clearly.
When opposites are added - their sum is 0
PEMDAS

3. Steps for Problem Solving in Algebra
It's value varies with the replacement of the variable.
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.
Formula

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

5. 'Of' in a word problem means...
Multiplication
A collection of objects
Formula
Equals

6. Constant
1. Familiarize 2.Translate to mathematical language 3.Carry out mathematical manipulation 4.Check your possible answer 5. State Answer clearly.
Parts of 100.
A number that does not change.
When opposites are added - their sum is 0

7. Set
A collection of objects
Rule #2 for the addition of real numbers
Equals
Coefficient

8. An equation that represents a relationship that uses two or more letters.
Rule #2 for the addition of real numbers
Formula
subtraction
contains fractions and decimals as well as integers

9. Positive numbers: add as usual
A letter that can represent any one set of numbers.
It's value varies with the replacement of the variable.
A number that does not change.
Rule #1 for the addition of real numbers

10. 'Added to' - 'Sum of' - 'Plus' - 'More than'
Variable
Parts of 100.
addition
a set of two or more equations that are to be solved simultaneously.

11. Rational numbers
Identity property of 0
subtraction
contains fractions and decimals as well as integers
It's value varies with the replacement of the variable.

12. Integers
Coefficient
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.
All whole numbers and their opposites

13. Irrational numbers
Variable
occuring repeatedly
numbers that do not repeat or terminate in decimal form
Rule #2 for the addition of real numbers

14. Algebraic Expression
like terms
addition
Consists of variables and numerals often with operation signs and grouping symbols.
Rule #4 for the addition of real numbers

15. A system of equations is...
addition
Variable
a set of two or more equations that are to be solved simultaneously.
Rule #2 for the addition of real numbers

16. 'Subtracted from' - 'Difference of' - 'Minus' - 'Less than' - 'decreased by'
Equals
A letter that can represent any one set of numbers.
Identity property of 0
subtraction

17. The sum of 0 and a number is the number. Example: a+0=a
irrational numbers and rational numbers corresponding to to all the points on the number line
A solution
A collection of objects
Identity property of 0

18. Parentheses - Exponents - Multiplication - Division - Addition - Subtraction (in order from left to right)
Rule #4 for the addition of real numbers
PEMDAS
like terms
Rule #2 for the addition of real numbers

19. Percent
A solution
Parts of 100.
addition
numbers that do not repeat or terminate in decimal form

20. 'What' in a word problem means...
Multiply by 1/100 or 0.01
Formula
It's value varies with the replacement of the variable.
Variable

21. 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
irrational numbers and rational numbers corresponding to to all the points on the number line
Variable
Rule #3 for the addition of real numbers
Formula

22. '%' in a word problem means...
A collection of objects
Multiply by 1/100 or 0.01
Consists of variables and numerals often with operation signs and grouping symbols.
subtraction

23. Have exactly the same variables with exactly the same exponents
Equals
like terms
occuring repeatedly
Variable

24. One number is 0: the sum is the other number
Rule #3 for the addition of real numbers
When opposites are added - their sum is 0
Equals
Rule #4 for the addition of real numbers

25. Variable Expression

26. The number in front of the variable
Coefficient
Rule #4 for the addition of real numbers
A solution
1. Familiarize 2.Translate to mathematical language 3.Carry out mathematical manipulation 4.Check your possible answer 5. State Answer clearly.

27. Negative numbers: Add absolute values and make the answer negative
A number that does not change.
Multiply by 1/100 or 0.01
All whole numbers and their opposites
Rule #2 for the addition of real numbers

28. 'Is/Was' in a word problem means...
Rule #4 for the addition of real numbers
Rule #1 for the addition of real numbers
Equals
Parts of 100.

29. A formula is the same equation ___ ___ .
occuring repeatedly
Rule #1 for the addition of real numbers
Formula
subtraction

30. Variable
A letter that can represent any one set of numbers.
Multiplication
1. Familiarize 2.Translate to mathematical language 3.Carry out mathematical manipulation 4.Check your possible answer 5. State Answer clearly.
subtraction