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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 sum of 0 and a number is the number. Example: a+0=a
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
subtraction

2. Percent
A number that does not change.
subtraction
Parts of 100.
A letter that can represent any one set of numbers.

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

4. 'Of' in a word problem means...
irrational numbers and rational numbers corresponding to to all the points on the number line
Multiplication
like terms
Coefficient

5. 'Added to' - 'Sum of' - 'Plus' - 'More than'
addition
Multiplication
contains fractions and decimals as well as integers
Rule #3 for the addition of real numbers

6. Irrational numbers
Rule #3 for the addition of real numbers
A collection of objects
Variable
numbers that do not repeat or terminate in decimal form

7. Constant
Rule #4 for the addition of real numbers
Rule #3 for the addition of real numbers
A number that does not change.
A letter that can represent any one set of numbers.

8. 'What' in a word problem means...
Multiplication
Variable
contains fractions and decimals as well as integers
addition

9. 'Subtracted from' - 'Difference of' - 'Minus' - 'Less than' - 'decreased by'
subtraction
A number that does not change.
A collection of objects
numbers that do not repeat or terminate in decimal form

10. Rational numbers
Rule #1 for the addition of real numbers
contains fractions and decimals as well as integers
Multiply by 1/100 or 0.01
Formula

11. Algebraic Expression
PEMDAS
Consists of variables and numerals often with operation signs and grouping symbols.
A number that does not change.
It's value varies with the replacement of the variable.

12. An equation that represents a relationship that uses two or more letters.
Formula
a set of two or more equations that are to be solved simultaneously.
PEMDAS
Rule #1 for the addition of real numbers

13. 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
Multiplication
Identity property of 0
Rule #2 for the addition of real numbers
Rule #3 for the addition of real numbers

14. The number in front of the variable
A letter that can represent any one set of numbers.
Coefficient
Identity property of 0
Multiplication

15. 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.
PEMDAS
occuring repeatedly

16. Integers
addition
Rule #2 for the addition of real numbers
contains fractions and decimals as well as integers
All whole numbers and their opposites

17. Have exactly the same variables with exactly the same exponents
PEMDAS
like terms
Rule #1 for the addition of real numbers
Variable

18. Any replacement of the variable that makes an equation true is...
Multiply by 1/100 or 0.01
1. Familiarize 2.Translate to mathematical language 3.Carry out mathematical manipulation 4.Check your possible answer 5. State Answer clearly.
A solution
PEMDAS

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

20. A formula is the same equation ___ ___ .
All whole numbers and their opposites
a set of two or more equations that are to be solved simultaneously.
occuring repeatedly
irrational numbers and rational numbers corresponding to to all the points on the number line

21. '%' in a word problem means...
Variable
It's value varies with the replacement of the variable.
Multiply by 1/100 or 0.01
irrational numbers and rational numbers corresponding to to all the points on the number line

22. Set
contains fractions and decimals as well as integers
Equals
A collection of objects
Multiply by 1/100 or 0.01

23. Variable Expression

24. Negative numbers: Add absolute values and make the answer negative
All whole numbers and their opposites
contains fractions and decimals as well as integers
It's value varies with the replacement of the variable.
Rule #2 for the addition of real numbers

25. A system of equations is...
Variable
numbers that do not repeat or terminate in decimal form
a set of two or more equations that are to be solved simultaneously.
1. Familiarize 2.Translate to mathematical language 3.Carry out mathematical manipulation 4.Check your possible answer 5. State Answer clearly.

26. 'Is/Was' in a word problem means...
A letter that can represent any one set of numbers.
Equals
Coefficient
Formula

27. One number is 0: the sum is the other number
A collection of objects
A number that does not change.
Variable
Rule #4 for the addition of real numbers

28. The Law of Opposites
A solution
Coefficient
irrational numbers and rational numbers corresponding to to all the points on the number line
When opposites are added - their sum is 0

29. Variable
PEMDAS
A letter that can represent any one set of numbers.
Rule #2 for the addition of real numbers
All whole numbers and their opposites

30. Steps for Problem Solving in Algebra
A solution
It's value varies with the replacement of the variable.
Parts of 100.
1. Familiarize 2.Translate to mathematical language 3.Carry out mathematical manipulation 4.Check your possible answer 5. State Answer clearly.