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32 Cards in this Set
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absolute value |
the distance from zero to a real number on a number line |
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additive inverse |
one of a pair of numbers whose sum is zero; opposites |
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algebraic expression |
math phrase that uses variables, numbers, and operation symbols |
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base |
a number or variable that is to be used as a factor the number of times indicated by an exponent |
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coefficient |
a number multiplied by a variable in an algebraic expression |
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constant |
a numeric value that does not change |
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equation |
a mathematical sentence that contains an equal sign |
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equivalent fractions |
fractions that name the same amount or part |
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exponent |
a small raised number that indicates how many times a base is used as a factor |
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factor |
any of the numbers or symbols that form a product when multiplied together |
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greatest common factor (GCF) |
the largest number that is a factor of two or more given numbers |
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improper fraction |
a fraction in which the numerator is greater than the denominator |
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integer |
any of the natural numbers (positive or negative) or zero |
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irrational number |
a real number that cannot be written as a fraction (a/b) |
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least common multiple (LCM) |
the smallest number, other than zero, that is a multiple of two or more given numbers |
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like terms |
expressions that contain the same variables to the same power |
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mean |
the arithmetic average of a data set |
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median |
the number in the middle of an ordered data set |
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mode |
the number that occurs most frequently in a data set |
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multiple |
the product of multiplying a quantity by an integer |
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numerical expression |
a mathematical phrase that uses only numbers and operation symbols |
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order of operation |
the order in which the operations in an expression to be evaluated are carried out |
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percent |
a ratio that compares a number to 100 |
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product |
the answer to a multiplication problem |
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proportion |
a statement that two fractions or ratios are equal |
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quotient |
the answer to a division problem |
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ratio |
a comparison of two quantities represented by numbers or variables; EX. 2:3 or a:b |
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rational number |
a real number that can be written as a fraction (a/b) |
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real number |
any rational or irrational number; it can be represented on the real number line |
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reciprocal |
one of a pair of numbers whose product is 1; a fraction that has been flipped |
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sequence |
an ordered list of numbers |
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variable |
a letter that represents an unknown number |
