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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. One number is 0: the sum is the other number
A solution
irrational numbers and rational numbers corresponding to to all the points on the number line
Identity property of 0
Rule #4 for the addition of real numbers

2. Set
Rule #2 for the addition of real numbers
numbers that do not repeat or terminate in decimal form
A collection of objects
It's value varies with the replacement of the variable.

3. 'What' in a word problem means...
Variable
addition
Identity property of 0
PEMDAS

4. Steps for Problem Solving in Algebra
Parts of 100.
like terms
1. Familiarize 2.Translate to mathematical language 3.Carry out mathematical manipulation 4.Check your possible answer 5. State Answer clearly.
occuring repeatedly

5. 'Subtracted from' - 'Difference of' - 'Minus' - 'Less than' - 'decreased by'
A collection of objects
subtraction
Rule #1 for the addition of real numbers
Multiply by 1/100 or 0.01

6. Constant
Variable
A number that does not change.
Rule #1 for the addition of real numbers
occuring repeatedly

7. Variable Expression

8. An equation that represents a relationship that uses two or more letters.
A solution
Rule #3 for the addition of real numbers
A number that does not change.
Formula

9. '%' in a word problem means...
Identity property of 0
Multiply by 1/100 or 0.01
Formula
irrational numbers and rational numbers corresponding to to all the points on the number line

10. Variable
A letter that can represent any one set of numbers.
occuring repeatedly
PEMDAS
It's value varies with the replacement of the variable.

11. Negative numbers: Add absolute values and make the answer negative
Consists of variables and numerals often with operation signs and grouping symbols.
Identity property of 0
Rule #2 for the addition of real numbers
Rule #4 for the addition of real numbers

12. The number in front of the variable
Coefficient
A solution
A collection of objects
numbers that do not repeat or terminate in decimal form

13. 'Of' in a word problem means...
Multiplication
Formula
Consists of variables and numerals often with operation signs and grouping symbols.
Variable

14. Integers
A letter that can represent any one set of numbers.
PEMDAS
All whole numbers and their opposites
Rule #4 for the addition of real numbers

15. Parentheses - Exponents - Multiplication - Division - Addition - Subtraction (in order from left to right)
subtraction
occuring repeatedly
Multiply by 1/100 or 0.01
PEMDAS

16. Any replacement of the variable that makes an equation true is...
A solution
occuring repeatedly
Coefficient
A collection of objects

17. Have exactly the same variables with exactly the same exponents
PEMDAS
subtraction
A letter that can represent any one set of numbers.
like terms

18. 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
Multiply by 1/100 or 0.01
Rule #2 for the addition of real numbers
A collection of objects
Rule #3 for the addition of real numbers

19. 'Added to' - 'Sum of' - 'Plus' - 'More than'
Rule #2 for the addition of real numbers
like terms
addition
Identity property of 0

20. Real number system
a set of two or more equations that are to be solved simultaneously.
Identity property of 0
irrational numbers and rational numbers corresponding to to all the points on the number line
Variable

21. 'Is/Was' in a word problem means...
Rule #2 for the addition of real numbers
It's value varies with the replacement of the variable.
Equals
occuring repeatedly

22. Algebraic Expression
When opposites are added - their sum is 0
Consists of variables and numerals often with operation signs and grouping symbols.
Multiplication
subtraction

23. Percent
addition
subtraction
Multiplication
Parts of 100.

24. The Law of Opposites
irrational numbers and rational numbers corresponding to to all the points on the number line
When opposites are added - their sum is 0
Rule #3 for the addition of real numbers
subtraction

25. Irrational numbers
A letter that can represent any one set of numbers.
It's value varies with the replacement of the variable.
Equals
numbers that do not repeat or terminate in decimal form

26. Rational numbers
Rule #4 for the addition of real numbers
contains fractions and decimals as well as integers
Equals
All whole numbers and their opposites

27. Positive numbers: add as usual
subtraction
like terms
Variable
Rule #1 for the addition of real numbers

28. The sum of 0 and a number is the number. Example: a+0=a
Multiply by 1/100 or 0.01
Identity property of 0
Equals
A solution

29. A formula is the same equation ___ ___ .
numbers that do not repeat or terminate in decimal form
occuring repeatedly
Rule #3 for the addition of real numbers
a set of two or more equations that are to be solved simultaneously.

30. A system of equations is...
A number that does not change.
a set of two or more equations that are to be solved simultaneously.
Rule #2 for the addition of real numbers
A letter that can represent any one set of numbers.