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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. 'Of' in a word problem means...
Formula
irrational numbers and rational numbers corresponding to to all the points on the number line
Identity property of 0
Multiplication

2. Real number system
irrational numbers and rational numbers corresponding to to all the points on the number line
Parts of 100.
Rule #4 for the addition of real numbers
numbers that do not repeat or terminate in decimal form

3. The number in front of the variable
Coefficient
Formula
A collection of objects
contains fractions and decimals as well as integers

4. Percent
Parts of 100.
irrational numbers and rational numbers corresponding to to all the points on the number line
When opposites are added - their sum is 0
addition

5. 'What' in a word problem means...
Parts of 100.
Rule #4 for the addition of real numbers
Rule #2 for the addition of real numbers
Variable

6. Variable
Multiply by 1/100 or 0.01
A letter that can represent any one set of numbers.
Rule #4 for the addition of real numbers
like terms

7. Negative numbers: Add absolute values and make the answer negative
Consists of variables and numerals often with operation signs and grouping symbols.
occuring repeatedly
Rule #2 for the addition of real numbers
Formula

8. Rational numbers
Rule #4 for the addition of real numbers
contains fractions and decimals as well as integers
Rule #2 for the addition of real numbers
subtraction

9. An equation that represents a relationship that uses two or more letters.
Rule #1 for the addition of real numbers
Coefficient
Formula
addition

10. 'Added to' - 'Sum of' - 'Plus' - 'More than'
Parts of 100.
It's value varies with the replacement of the variable.
addition
Multiplication

11. 'Is/Was' in a word problem means...
A collection of objects
Equals
Consists of variables and numerals often with operation signs and grouping symbols.
occuring repeatedly

12. Variable Expression

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13. Any replacement of the variable that makes an equation true is...
Rule #4 for the addition of real numbers
A solution
Consists of variables and numerals often with operation signs and grouping symbols.
Rule #2 for the addition of real numbers

14. Integers
numbers that do not repeat or terminate in decimal form
All whole numbers and their opposites
Identity property of 0
When opposites are added - their sum is 0

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

16. A formula is the same equation ___ ___ .
A letter that can represent any one set of numbers.
Rule #4 for the addition of real numbers
occuring repeatedly
Multiplication

17. 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
When opposites are added - their sum is 0
Formula
Equals
Rule #3 for the addition of real numbers

18. Parentheses - Exponents - Multiplication - Division - Addition - Subtraction (in order from left to right)
A letter that can represent any one set of numbers.
PEMDAS
Formula
Variable

19. 'Subtracted from' - 'Difference of' - 'Minus' - 'Less than' - 'decreased by'
Formula
All whole numbers and their opposites
Multiplication
subtraction

20. A system of equations is...
a set of two or more equations that are to be solved simultaneously.
occuring repeatedly
numbers that do not repeat or terminate in decimal form
Multiply by 1/100 or 0.01

21. Have exactly the same variables with exactly the same exponents
Identity property of 0
Parts of 100.
A collection of objects
like terms

22. Irrational numbers
All whole numbers and their opposites
Multiply by 1/100 or 0.01
contains fractions and decimals as well as integers
numbers that do not repeat or terminate in decimal form

23. Steps for Problem Solving in Algebra
Variable
Formula
1. Familiarize 2.Translate to mathematical language 3.Carry out mathematical manipulation 4.Check your possible answer 5. State Answer clearly.
Multiplication

24. Constant
like terms
occuring repeatedly
A number that does not change.
Consists of variables and numerals often with operation signs and grouping symbols.

25. Set
a set of two or more equations that are to be solved simultaneously.
A collection of objects
Coefficient
addition

26. Algebraic Expression
Variable
Equals
1. Familiarize 2.Translate to mathematical language 3.Carry out mathematical manipulation 4.Check your possible answer 5. State Answer clearly.
Consists of variables and numerals often with operation signs and grouping symbols.

27. Positive numbers: add as usual
1. Familiarize 2.Translate to mathematical language 3.Carry out mathematical manipulation 4.Check your possible answer 5. State Answer clearly.
Rule #2 for the addition of real numbers
Rule #1 for the addition of real numbers
Variable

28. '%' in a word problem means...
addition
Multiply by 1/100 or 0.01
numbers that do not repeat or terminate in decimal form
Equals

29. 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 #1 for the addition of real numbers
When opposites are added - their sum is 0

30. The Law of Opposites
When opposites are added - their sum is 0
A number that does not change.
occuring repeatedly
subtraction