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Elementary Algebra Vocab

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1. Variable
Variable
Coefficient
A letter that can represent any one set of numbers.
numbers that do not repeat or terminate in decimal form

2. Algebraic Expression
Variable
Consists of variables and numerals often with operation signs and grouping symbols.
occuring repeatedly
contains fractions and decimals as well as integers

3. 'What' in a word problem means...
Variable
Consists of variables and numerals often with operation signs and grouping symbols.
PEMDAS
Coefficient

4. 'Is/Was' in a word problem means...
Formula
Multiply by 1/100 or 0.01
occuring repeatedly
Equals

5. 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
All whole numbers and their opposites
Rule #3 for the addition of real numbers
Equals
Variable

6. Positive numbers: add as usual
Rule #1 for the addition of real numbers
When opposites are added - their sum is 0
All whole numbers and their opposites
A letter that can represent any one set of numbers.

7. Constant
1. Familiarize 2.Translate to mathematical language 3.Carry out mathematical manipulation 4.Check your possible answer 5. State Answer clearly.
Multiply by 1/100 or 0.01
A number that does not change.
contains fractions and decimals as well as integers

8. An equation that represents a relationship that uses two or more letters.
Rule #1 for the addition of real numbers
A number that does not change.
Formula
Identity property of 0

9. Rational numbers
It's value varies with the replacement of the variable.
like terms
contains fractions and decimals as well as integers
Coefficient

10. Variable Expression

11. The Law of Opposites
When opposites are added - their sum is 0
like terms
Equals
Coefficient

12. A system of equations is...
When opposites are added - their sum is 0
Multiply by 1/100 or 0.01
addition
a set of two or more equations that are to be solved simultaneously.

13. The sum of 0 and a number is the number. Example: a+0=a
Identity property of 0
irrational numbers and rational numbers corresponding to to all the points on the number line
All whole numbers and their opposites
Consists of variables and numerals often with operation signs and grouping symbols.

14. Integers
Rule #2 for the addition of real numbers
PEMDAS
A collection of objects
All whole numbers and their opposites

15. Parentheses - Exponents - Multiplication - Division - Addition - Subtraction (in order from left to right)
numbers that do not repeat or terminate in decimal form
Identity property of 0
A letter that can represent any one set of numbers.
PEMDAS

16. One number is 0: the sum is the other number
Consists of variables and numerals often with operation signs and grouping symbols.
Coefficient
numbers that do not repeat or terminate in decimal form
Rule #4 for the addition of real numbers

17. '%' in a word problem means...
Multiply by 1/100 or 0.01
A letter that can represent any one set of numbers.
like terms
A number that does not change.

18. Irrational numbers
A letter that can represent any one set of numbers.
numbers that do not repeat or terminate in decimal form
like terms
A number that does not change.

19. The number in front of the variable
Formula
addition
Coefficient
Variable

20. Steps for Problem Solving in Algebra
Formula
Rule #2 for the addition of real numbers
1. Familiarize 2.Translate to mathematical language 3.Carry out mathematical manipulation 4.Check your possible answer 5. State Answer clearly.
Rule #4 for the addition of real numbers

21. Real number system
Multiply by 1/100 or 0.01
A solution
irrational numbers and rational numbers corresponding to to all the points on the number line
a set of two or more equations that are to be solved simultaneously.

22. Set
addition
A collection of objects
like terms
subtraction

23. 'Subtracted from' - 'Difference of' - 'Minus' - 'Less than' - 'decreased by'
All whole numbers and their opposites
subtraction
A collection of objects
When opposites are added - their sum is 0

24. Negative numbers: Add absolute values and make the answer negative
Multiplication
A letter that can represent any one set of numbers.
Rule #2 for the addition of real numbers
contains fractions and decimals as well as integers

25. 'Added to' - 'Sum of' - 'Plus' - 'More than'
contains fractions and decimals as well as integers
Identity property of 0
When opposites are added - their sum is 0
addition

26. Have exactly the same variables with exactly the same exponents
Rule #4 for the addition of real numbers
Variable
like terms
Coefficient

27. A formula is the same equation ___ ___ .
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.
PEMDAS
occuring repeatedly

28. Percent
Coefficient
Parts of 100.
a set of two or more equations that are to be solved simultaneously.
When opposites are added - their sum is 0

29. 'Of' in a word problem means...
Rule #1 for the addition of real numbers
Parts of 100.
Multiplication
Multiply by 1/100 or 0.01

30. Any replacement of the variable that makes an equation true is...
Formula
Coefficient
A solution
addition