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Elementary Algebra Vocab

Subjects : math, algebra

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1. Real number system
1. Familiarize 2.Translate to mathematical language 3.Carry out mathematical manipulation 4.Check your possible answer 5. State Answer clearly.
irrational numbers and rational numbers corresponding to to all the points on the number line
Parts of 100.
Equals

2. Algebraic Expression
numbers that do not repeat or terminate in decimal form
Consists of variables and numerals often with operation signs and grouping symbols.
A collection of objects
a set of two or more equations that are to be solved simultaneously.

3. Irrational numbers
All whole numbers and their opposites
a set of two or more equations that are to be solved simultaneously.
numbers that do not repeat or terminate in decimal form
Rule #3 for the addition of real numbers

4. The sum of 0 and a number is the number. Example: a+0=a
Parts of 100.
addition
Identity property of 0
Equals

5. A system of equations is...
like terms
a set of two or more equations that are to be solved simultaneously.
PEMDAS
addition

6. Any replacement of the variable that makes an equation true is...
Multiply by 1/100 or 0.01
subtraction
A letter that can represent any one set of numbers.
A solution

7. Constant
irrational numbers and rational numbers corresponding to to all the points on the number line
A number that does not change.
Identity property of 0
Consists of variables and numerals often with operation signs and grouping symbols.

8. The Law of Opposites
When opposites are added - their sum is 0
Rule #3 for the addition of real numbers
Variable
Equals

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

10. '%' in a word problem means...
A letter that can represent any one set of numbers.
A number that does not change.
Multiply by 1/100 or 0.01
numbers that do not repeat or terminate in decimal form

11. A formula is the same equation ___ ___ .
1. Familiarize 2.Translate to mathematical language 3.Carry out mathematical manipulation 4.Check your possible answer 5. State Answer clearly.
occuring repeatedly
Variable
Consists of variables and numerals often with operation signs and grouping symbols.

12. Variable Expression

13. An equation that represents a relationship that uses two or more letters.
Multiplication
subtraction
Formula
contains fractions and decimals as well as integers

14. Set
addition
It's value varies with the replacement of the variable.
A collection of objects
Rule #3 for the addition of real numbers

15. Rational numbers
Rule #3 for the addition of real numbers
a set of two or more equations that are to be solved simultaneously.
contains fractions and decimals as well as integers
Rule #1 for the addition of real numbers

16. 'Subtracted from' - 'Difference of' - 'Minus' - 'Less than' - 'decreased by'
When opposites are added - their sum is 0
A number that does not change.
Consists of variables and numerals often with operation signs and grouping symbols.
subtraction

17. Negative numbers: Add absolute values and make the answer negative
Equals
A letter that can represent any one set of numbers.
Rule #2 for the addition of real numbers
Coefficient

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

19. 'Of' in a word problem means...
A solution
A collection of objects
Multiplication
Consists of variables and numerals often with operation signs and grouping symbols.

20. 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.
Rule #1 for the addition of real numbers
Equals
Coefficient

21. 'Added to' - 'Sum of' - 'Plus' - 'More than'
addition
A collection of objects
Rule #2 for the addition of real numbers
subtraction

22. Have exactly the same variables with exactly the same exponents
Rule #2 for the addition of real numbers
like terms
A solution
Consists of variables and numerals often with operation signs and grouping symbols.

23. 'What' in a word problem means...
irrational numbers and rational numbers corresponding to to all the points on the number line
addition
It's value varies with the replacement of the variable.
Variable

24. Integers
contains fractions and decimals as well as integers
Equals
All whole numbers and their opposites
subtraction

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
Consists of variables and numerals often with operation signs and grouping symbols.
Rule #3 for the addition of real numbers
occuring repeatedly
1. Familiarize 2.Translate to mathematical language 3.Carry out mathematical manipulation 4.Check your possible answer 5. State Answer clearly.

26. Parentheses - Exponents - Multiplication - Division - Addition - Subtraction (in order from left to right)
PEMDAS
Rule #1 for the addition of real numbers
occuring repeatedly
Rule #2 for the addition of real numbers

27. The number in front of the variable
A solution
It's value varies with the replacement of the variable.
Coefficient
Formula

28. 'Is/Was' in a word problem means...
Variable
Equals
subtraction
Parts of 100.

29. Percent
When opposites are added - their sum is 0
Formula
Parts of 100.
1. Familiarize 2.Translate to mathematical language 3.Carry out mathematical manipulation 4.Check your possible answer 5. State Answer clearly.

30. Positive numbers: add as usual
Multiply by 1/100 or 0.01
Coefficient
When opposites are added - their sum is 0
Rule #1 for the addition of real numbers