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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. Variable Expression

2. Any replacement of the variable that makes an equation true is...
Multiply by 1/100 or 0.01
A solution
Variable
It's value varies with the replacement of the variable.

3. 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
addition
contains fractions and decimals as well as integers
Rule #3 for the addition of real numbers
It's value varies with the replacement of the variable.

4. 'Is/Was' in a word problem means...
A number that does not change.
It's value varies with the replacement of the variable.
A letter that can represent any one set of numbers.
Equals

5. Parentheses - Exponents - Multiplication - Division - Addition - Subtraction (in order from left to right)
PEMDAS
Rule #4 for the addition of real numbers
All whole numbers and their opposites
Rule #1 for the addition of real numbers

6. The Law of Opposites
When opposites are added - their sum is 0
PEMDAS
Identity property of 0
A collection of objects

7. 'Subtracted from' - 'Difference of' - 'Minus' - 'Less than' - 'decreased by'
Parts of 100.
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.
subtraction

8. Irrational numbers
irrational numbers and rational numbers corresponding to to all the points on the number line
numbers that do not repeat or terminate in decimal form
Rule #2 for the addition of real numbers
Rule #1 for the addition of real numbers

9. Negative numbers: Add absolute values and make the answer negative
Rule #2 for the addition of real numbers
Multiply by 1/100 or 0.01
It's value varies with the replacement of the variable.
Variable

10. A formula is the same equation ___ ___ .
occuring repeatedly
Coefficient
Equals
Consists of variables and numerals often with operation signs and grouping symbols.

11. Algebraic Expression
Multiply by 1/100 or 0.01
Parts of 100.
Coefficient
Consists of variables and numerals often with operation signs and grouping symbols.

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

13. Real number system
All whole numbers and their opposites
irrational numbers and rational numbers corresponding to to all the points on the number line
A number that does not change.
Coefficient

14. Have exactly the same variables with exactly the same exponents
When opposites are added - their sum is 0
like terms
numbers that do not repeat or terminate in decimal form
Rule #1 for the addition of real numbers

15. Variable
Rule #1 for the addition of real numbers
A letter that can represent any one set of numbers.
Multiply by 1/100 or 0.01
a set of two or more equations that are to be solved simultaneously.

16. Rational numbers
numbers that do not repeat or terminate in decimal form
Multiplication
Rule #4 for the addition of real numbers
contains fractions and decimals as well as integers

17. The number in front of the variable
A collection of objects
Rule #4 for the addition of real numbers
Coefficient
Consists of variables and numerals often with operation signs and grouping symbols.

18. Percent
Rule #2 for the addition of real numbers
PEMDAS
contains fractions and decimals as well as integers
Parts of 100.

19. Positive numbers: add as usual
A collection of objects
Rule #1 for the addition of real numbers
like terms
A number that does not change.

20. Integers
All whole numbers and their opposites
numbers that do not repeat or terminate in decimal form
occuring repeatedly
Rule #1 for the addition of real numbers

21. Set
A number that does not change.
Rule #4 for the addition of real numbers
numbers that do not repeat or terminate in decimal form
A collection of objects

22. 'What' in a word problem means...
Variable
Coefficient
Rule #4 for the addition of real numbers
A number that does not change.

23. 'Added to' - 'Sum of' - 'Plus' - 'More than'
Multiplication
addition
Rule #2 for the addition of real numbers
Consists of variables and numerals often with operation signs and grouping symbols.

24. A system of equations is...
Consists of variables and numerals often with operation signs and grouping symbols.
Formula
A collection of objects
a set of two or more equations that are to be solved simultaneously.

25. An equation that represents a relationship that uses two or more letters.
Formula
When opposites are added - their sum is 0
Identity property of 0
It's value varies with the replacement of the variable.

26. Constant
A number that does not change.
Multiply by 1/100 or 0.01
irrational numbers and rational numbers corresponding to to all the points on the number line
Identity property of 0

27. 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 solution
Rule #2 for the addition of real numbers
contains fractions and decimals as well as integers

28. The sum of 0 and a number is the number. Example: a+0=a
Formula
A letter that can represent any one set of numbers.
Consists of variables and numerals often with operation signs and grouping symbols.
Identity property of 0

29. '%' in a word problem means...
Multiply by 1/100 or 0.01
like terms
1. Familiarize 2.Translate to mathematical language 3.Carry out mathematical manipulation 4.Check your possible answer 5. State Answer clearly.
Variable

30. 'Of' in a word problem means...
Multiplication
A solution
A collection of objects
Variable