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Elementary Algebra Vocab
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Subjects
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math
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algebra
Instructions:
Answer 30 questions in 15 minutes.
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Match each statement with the correct term.
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This is a study tool. The 3 wrong answers for each question are randomly chosen from answers to other questions. So, you might find at times the answers obvious, but you will see it re-enforces your understanding as you take the test each time.
1. The number in front of the variable
It's value varies with the replacement of the variable.
Coefficient
addition
like terms
2. Irrational numbers
Parts of 100.
numbers that do not repeat or terminate in decimal form
Variable
Rule #2 for the addition of real numbers
3. Constant
irrational numbers and rational numbers corresponding to to all the points on the number line
Identity property of 0
A number that does not change.
Parts of 100.
4. Rational numbers
A solution
When opposites are added - their sum is 0
contains fractions and decimals as well as integers
Identity property of 0
5. Parentheses - Exponents - Multiplication - Division - Addition - Subtraction (in order from left to right)
Identity property of 0
occuring repeatedly
When opposites are added - their sum is 0
PEMDAS
6. Integers
contains fractions and decimals as well as integers
occuring repeatedly
Multiply by 1/100 or 0.01
All whole numbers and their opposites
7. The Law of Opposites
When opposites are added - their sum is 0
A letter that can represent any one set of numbers.
occuring repeatedly
Coefficient
8. 'Added to' - 'Sum of' - 'Plus' - 'More than'
numbers that do not repeat or terminate in decimal form
1. Familiarize 2.Translate to mathematical language 3.Carry out mathematical manipulation 4.Check your possible answer 5. State Answer clearly.
addition
Coefficient
9. 'Subtracted from' - 'Difference of' - 'Minus' - 'Less than' - 'decreased by'
Multiplication
subtraction
Identity property of 0
contains fractions and decimals as well as integers
10. '%' in a word problem means...
Multiply by 1/100 or 0.01
Rule #3 for the addition of real numbers
Rule #4 for the addition of real numbers
irrational numbers and rational numbers corresponding to to all the points on the number line
11. Percent
Variable
like terms
numbers that do not repeat or terminate in decimal form
Parts of 100.
12. 'Is/Was' in a word problem means...
Equals
Rule #3 for the addition of real numbers
occuring repeatedly
1. Familiarize 2.Translate to mathematical language 3.Carry out mathematical manipulation 4.Check your possible answer 5. State Answer clearly.
13. A system of equations is...
Parts of 100.
A collection of objects
a set of two or more equations that are to be solved simultaneously.
Identity property of 0
14. 'Of' in a word problem means...
Multiplication
All whole numbers and their opposites
A number that does not change.
Multiply by 1/100 or 0.01
15. An equation that represents a relationship that uses two or more letters.
Identity property of 0
Variable
All whole numbers and their opposites
Formula
16. The sum of 0 and a number is the number. Example: a+0=a
It's value varies with the replacement of the variable.
Identity property of 0
Formula
Consists of variables and numerals often with operation signs and grouping symbols.
17. 'What' in a word problem means...
Variable
Formula
Multiplication
A collection of objects
18. Variable Expression
19. Variable
numbers that do not repeat or terminate in decimal form
A letter that can represent any one set of numbers.
Parts of 100.
1. Familiarize 2.Translate to mathematical language 3.Carry out mathematical manipulation 4.Check your possible answer 5. State Answer clearly.
20. A formula is the same equation ___ ___ .
A solution
Coefficient
occuring repeatedly
Identity property of 0
21. 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
Equals
Rule #4 for the addition of real numbers
Rule #3 for the addition of real numbers
22. Set
A collection of objects
Formula
1. Familiarize 2.Translate to mathematical language 3.Carry out mathematical manipulation 4.Check your possible answer 5. State Answer clearly.
Multiplication
23. Algebraic Expression
A solution
A letter that can represent any one set of numbers.
numbers that do not repeat or terminate in decimal form
Consists of variables and numerals often with operation signs and grouping symbols.
24. Steps for Problem Solving in Algebra
Parts of 100.
numbers that do not repeat or terminate in decimal form
1. Familiarize 2.Translate to mathematical language 3.Carry out mathematical manipulation 4.Check your possible answer 5. State Answer clearly.
contains fractions and decimals as well as integers
25. Real number system
A collection of objects
Equals
When opposites are added - their sum is 0
irrational numbers and rational numbers corresponding to to all the points on the number line
26. Positive numbers: add as usual
contains fractions and decimals as well as integers
Variable
PEMDAS
Rule #1 for the addition of real numbers
27. 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
irrational numbers and rational numbers corresponding to to all the points on the number line
A letter that can represent any one set of numbers.
Rule #3 for the addition of real numbers
Identity property of 0
28. Negative numbers: Add absolute values and make the answer negative
Rule #2 for the addition of real numbers
All whole numbers and their opposites
A solution
Multiply by 1/100 or 0.01
29. Have exactly the same variables with exactly the same exponents
Equals
a set of two or more equations that are to be solved simultaneously.
subtraction
like terms
30. Any replacement of the variable that makes an equation true is...
Rule #1 for the addition of real numbers
All whole numbers and their opposites
A solution
contains fractions and decimals as well as integers