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Elementary Algebra Vocab

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1. Steps for Problem Solving in Algebra
Rule #4 for the addition of real numbers
A solution
It's value varies with the replacement of the variable.
1. Familiarize 2.Translate to mathematical language 3.Carry out mathematical manipulation 4.Check your possible answer 5. State Answer clearly.

2. A system of equations is...
like terms
a set of two or more equations that are to be solved simultaneously.
contains fractions and decimals as well as integers
Identity property of 0

3. Positive numbers: add as usual
Rule #1 for the addition of real numbers
Consists of variables and numerals often with operation signs and grouping symbols.
addition
a set of two or more equations that are to be solved simultaneously.

4. 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
occuring repeatedly
Rule #3 for the addition of real numbers
Variable
like terms

5. 'Of' in a word problem means...
Multiplication
Multiply by 1/100 or 0.01
occuring repeatedly
Coefficient

6. One number is 0: the sum is the other number
subtraction
PEMDAS
A solution
Rule #4 for the addition of real numbers

7. Rational numbers
A solution
A collection of objects
Multiply by 1/100 or 0.01
contains fractions and decimals as well as integers

8. Set
It's value varies with the replacement of the variable.
irrational numbers and rational numbers corresponding to to all the points on the number line
A solution
A collection of objects

9. Real number system
PEMDAS
irrational numbers and rational numbers corresponding to to all the points on the number line
Equals
Multiply by 1/100 or 0.01

10. 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.
A number that does not change.
Identity property of 0
subtraction

11. Variable
A letter that can represent any one set of numbers.
A number that does not change.
Parts of 100.
Identity property of 0

12. A formula is the same equation ___ ___ .
occuring repeatedly
A collection of objects
A solution
subtraction

13. Have exactly the same variables with exactly the same exponents
like terms
PEMDAS
Rule #2 for the addition of real numbers
A collection of objects

14. 'What' in a word problem means...
addition
subtraction
A collection of objects
Variable

15. Variable Expression

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16. Negative numbers: Add absolute values and make the answer negative
Rule #2 for the addition of real numbers
Rule #4 for the addition of real numbers
All whole numbers and their opposites
contains fractions and decimals as well as integers

17. Any replacement of the variable that makes an equation true is...
Rule #4 for the addition of real numbers
Equals
A solution
Multiply by 1/100 or 0.01

18. Parentheses - Exponents - Multiplication - Division - Addition - Subtraction (in order from left to right)
PEMDAS
Parts of 100.
When opposites are added - their sum is 0
A collection of objects

19. Constant
When opposites are added - their sum is 0
A letter that can represent any one set of numbers.
Identity property of 0
A number that does not change.

20. 'Added to' - 'Sum of' - 'Plus' - 'More than'
Rule #2 for the addition of real numbers
occuring repeatedly
addition
contains fractions and decimals as well as integers

21. Irrational numbers
numbers that do not repeat or terminate in decimal form
Coefficient
Rule #4 for the addition of real numbers
Multiply by 1/100 or 0.01

22. '%' in a word problem means...
Multiply by 1/100 or 0.01
Coefficient
1. Familiarize 2.Translate to mathematical language 3.Carry out mathematical manipulation 4.Check your possible answer 5. State Answer clearly.
numbers that do not repeat or terminate in decimal form

23. The Law of Opposites
Rule #2 for the addition of real numbers
A letter that can represent any one set of numbers.
When opposites are added - their sum is 0
Multiply by 1/100 or 0.01

24. Algebraic Expression
All whole numbers and their opposites
Rule #4 for the addition of real numbers
Rule #3 for the addition of real numbers
Consists of variables and numerals often with operation signs and grouping symbols.

25. Integers
PEMDAS
All whole numbers and their opposites
Variable
Multiplication

26. 'Is/Was' in a word problem means...
like terms
Equals
Coefficient
Variable

27. Percent
addition
Coefficient
Parts of 100.
Consists of variables and numerals often with operation signs and grouping symbols.

28. 'Subtracted from' - 'Difference of' - 'Minus' - 'Less than' - 'decreased by'
PEMDAS
Coefficient
subtraction
Consists of variables and numerals often with operation signs and grouping symbols.

29. An equation that represents a relationship that uses two or more letters.
Rule #4 for the addition of real numbers
Formula
Rule #2 for the addition of real numbers
Rule #3 for the addition of real numbers

30. The number in front of the variable
A letter that can represent any one set of numbers.
Coefficient
Rule #4 for the addition of real numbers
Parts of 100.