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Elementary Algebra Vocab

Subjects : math, algebra

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Answer 30 questions in 15 minutes.
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Match each statement with the correct term.
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1. The number in front of the variable
It's value varies with the replacement of the variable.
Consists of variables and numerals often with operation signs and grouping symbols.
Coefficient
irrational numbers and rational numbers corresponding to to all the points on the number line

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

3. Percent
addition
A collection of objects
Parts of 100.
Formula

4. A formula is the same equation ___ ___ .
All whole numbers and their opposites
Coefficient
a set of two or more equations that are to be solved simultaneously.
occuring repeatedly

5. Set
addition
A collection of objects
like terms
Multiplication

6. Any replacement of the variable that makes an equation true is...
Equals
Variable
A solution
contains fractions and decimals as well as integers

7. Parentheses - Exponents - Multiplication - Division - Addition - Subtraction (in order from left to right)
PEMDAS
Formula
Multiplication
addition

8. Negative numbers: Add absolute values and make the answer negative
Rule #2 for the addition of real numbers
Rule #1 for the addition of real numbers
subtraction
PEMDAS

9. 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
like terms
Rule #3 for the addition of real numbers
Formula

10. The Law of Opposites
Formula
When opposites are added - their sum is 0
A solution
Rule #4 for the addition of real numbers

11. Variable
A number that does not change.
addition
A letter that can represent any one set of numbers.
a set of two or more equations that are to be solved simultaneously.

12. An equation that represents a relationship that uses two or more letters.
numbers that do not repeat or terminate in decimal form
addition
Formula
A solution

13. Steps for Problem Solving in Algebra
numbers that do not repeat or terminate in decimal form
Rule #1 for the addition of real numbers
When opposites are added - their sum is 0
1. Familiarize 2.Translate to mathematical language 3.Carry out mathematical manipulation 4.Check your possible answer 5. State Answer clearly.

14. Algebraic Expression
numbers that do not repeat or terminate in decimal form
Consists of variables and numerals often with operation signs and grouping symbols.
It's value varies with the replacement of the variable.
Multiply by 1/100 or 0.01

15. Integers
Parts of 100.
like terms
All whole numbers and their opposites
PEMDAS

16. One number is 0: the sum is the other number
It's value varies with the replacement of the variable.
Rule #4 for the addition of real numbers
Rule #3 for the addition of real numbers
A solution

17. 'Subtracted from' - 'Difference of' - 'Minus' - 'Less than' - 'decreased by'
PEMDAS
subtraction
When opposites are added - their sum is 0
Multiplication

18. A system of equations is...
subtraction
All whole numbers and their opposites
Formula
a set of two or more equations that are to be solved simultaneously.

19. 'Of' in a word problem means...
Multiplication
Rule #4 for the addition of real numbers
irrational numbers and rational numbers corresponding to to all the points on the number line
Rule #2 for the addition of real numbers

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

21. Real number system
It's value varies with the replacement of the variable.
A letter that can represent any one set of numbers.
A solution
irrational numbers and rational numbers corresponding to to all the points on the number line

22. Have exactly the same variables with exactly the same exponents
Rule #2 for the addition of real numbers
occuring repeatedly
like terms
Rule #1 for the addition of real numbers

23. '%' in a word problem means...
It's value varies with the replacement of the variable.
Multiply by 1/100 or 0.01
Rule #3 for the addition of real numbers
A number that does not change.

24. 'What' in a word problem means...
a set of two or more equations that are to be solved simultaneously.
Variable
Parts of 100.
When opposites are added - their sum is 0

25. Constant
contains fractions and decimals as well as integers
Formula
Identity property of 0
A number that does not change.

26. Variable Expression

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27. 'Is/Was' in a word problem means...
Parts of 100.
subtraction
irrational numbers and rational numbers corresponding to to all the points on the number line
Equals

28. Irrational numbers
Rule #1 for the addition of real numbers
numbers that do not repeat or terminate in decimal form
Formula
Variable

29. Rational numbers
occuring repeatedly
Rule #4 for the addition of real numbers
irrational numbers and rational numbers corresponding to to all the points on the number line
contains fractions and decimals as well as integers

30. 'Added to' - 'Sum of' - 'Plus' - 'More than'
Rule #3 for the addition of real numbers
It's value varies with the replacement of the variable.
Formula
addition