Algebra Vocab

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algorithm

Back 1

An Algorithm is a step-by-step solution.

It is like a cooking recipe for mathematics.

Example: one algorithm for adding two digit numbers is "add the units, add the tens and combine the answers"

Long Division is another example of an algorithm: when you follow the steps you get the answer.

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addend

Back 2

Any of the numbers that are added together.

Example: In 8 + 3 = 11, the 8 and the 3 are addends.

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attribute

Back 3

A property of an object or person etc.

Something you can say it has (such as size or color).

Front 4

combinations

Back 4

A collection of things, in which the order does not matter.

Example: You are making a sandwich. How many different combinations of 2 ingredients can you make with cheese, mayo and ham?

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proportion

Back 5

Proportion says that two ratios (or fractions) are equal.

Example: 1/3 = 2/6

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whole numbers

Back 6

All of something. Complete.

ex: 1

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complementary angels

Back 7

Two Angles are Complementary when they add up to 90 degrees (a Right Angle).

They don't have to be next to each other, just so long as the total is 90 degrees.

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supplementary angels

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Two Angles are Supplementary when they add up to 180 degrees.

They don't have to be next to each other, just so long as the total is 180 degrees.

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Pythagorean Theorem

Back 9

In a right angled triangle the square of the long side is equal to the sum of the squares of the other two sides.

It is stated in this formula:

a2 + b2 = c2