Vocabulary Words

Front 1

Algebraic Expression:

Back 1

Examples of algebraic expressions:
3x, x – 4y, 2a + 5, x2 + x −6,
( x by itself would be an algebraic expression
since it is 1⋅ x)


An algebraic expression for
the sum of six and a number is: 6 + x

Front 2

Probability

Back 2

A ratio that compares the
number of ways a certain event can occur to
the total number of possible outcomes.

Example:
The probability of getting a 3 is
If you roll a six-sided
number cube (1- 6):
1 out of 6

Front 3

Percent

Back 3

A ratio that compares the
number of ways a certain event can occur to
the total number of possible outcomes.

Examples:
24%= 0.24

Front 4

Proportion

Back 4

An equation stating that two
ratios are equal or equivalent. If the cross
products of two ratios are equal then the pair
forms a proportion.

Example:
4/8 and 5/10

Front 5

Simplify

Back 5

To write a fraction, expression or
equation in its simplest form.