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variable
In mathematics, a variable can represent different values.
expression
He used a mathematical expression to solve the problem.
coefficient
The coefficient of friction determines how easily objects slide over each other.
term
polynomial
The equation I solved was a polynomial of degree three.
monomial
5x is a monomial because it has one term.
factor
function
In math, a function can show how one number changes when another number changes.
solution
The teacher provided a solution for the math question.
factorize
The teacher asked us to factorize the quadratic equation so I factorized 12 to its prime factors
sequence
In math, we often study number sequences.
sum
The sum of 5 and 3 is 8 and the difference of 12 and 6 is 6
product
the product of 3 and 7 is 21
quotient
The quotient of 20 and 4 is 5.
square root
The square root of 16 is 4.
numerator
The numerator of the fraction 5/8 is 5.
denominator
The denominator in the fraction 5/8 is 8.
Dividend
The gross version reflects the effects of dividend reinvestment.
divisor
The number 3 is a divisor of 12 because 12 divided by 3 equals 4.
prime number
In math class, we learned how to identify prime numbers.
integer
In math class, we learned that integers can be positive or negative.
decimal
The score of the game was 3.5, showing a decimal in the points.
real number
The temperature today is a real number, showing 25 degrees Celsius.
multiple
12 is a multiple of 3
endpoint
In the computer program, the endpoint is where the user submits their data.
transitive property
If A is friends with B, and B is friends with C, then A is friends with C.
subset
In the library, the section for children's books is a subset of all the books available.
Remainder
In math class, we learned how to find the remainder when dividing numbers.
prime number (n)
2, 3, 5, and 7 are all examples of prime numbers.
fraction
The fraction 1/2 represents half of a whole.
calculus
The student found calculus challenging but rewarding.
arithmetic
We learned basic arithmetic in school.
foretaste
Her smile was a foretaste of the happiness we would share at the party.
commutative
In multiplication, the commutative property means that 6 × 7 is the same as 7 × 6.
associative property
The associative property in math means that you can add or multiply numbers in any order.
mathematical operations
In math class, we learned about different mathematical operations like addition and subtraction.
whole number
There are five apples in the basket, which is a whole number.
notation
In math class, we learned about different types of notation for equations.
common denominator
In our team meeting, we found a common denominator that helped us agree on the project direction.
improper fraction
When you have 9/8 of a cake, it means you have more than one whole cake, which is an improper fraction.
mixed number
She needs 3 1/4 cups of flour for the recipe.
additive inverse
5+(-5)=0
place value
In the number 582, the place value of 5 is 500.
ascending order
The teacher asked us to list the numbers in ascending order.
descending order
The teacher asked us to list the test scores in descending order.
computation
The computation of the final score took longer than expected.
carrying the one
When adding 27 and 35, I had to remember to carry the one from the tens column.
distributive property
If you have 2(x + 6), you can use the distributive property to get 2x + 12.
superscript
The formula for area is A = l², where the 2 is a superscript indicating that the length is multiplied by itself.
In the chemical formula H₂O, the 2 is a superscript showing that there are two hydrogen atoms.
solid geometry
Understanding solid geometry is important for creating 3D models in computer graphics.
vertex
The triangle has three vertices, one at each corner.
rhombus
The kite flew in the shape of a rhombus against the blue sky.
pentagon
The Pentagon is an important symbol of the U.S. military.
right angle
The corner of the table forms a right angle.
parallelogram
The table has a parallelogram shape, making it unique compared to round tables.
isosceles
The isosceles triangle has two sides that are the same length.
acute angle
How can a right angle blush?
Because it intersects a cute angle
segment
The line is divided into several segments.
theorem
The Pythagorean theorem helps us find the length of the sides of a right triangle.
radius
The radius of the Earth is about 6,371 kilometers.
bisector
The angle bisector of a triangle helps to find the center point of the opposite side, or midpoint
tangent
The line drawn from the circle is a tangent that touches it at one point.
straight angle
The two lines formed a straight angle, making it easy to see they were perfectly aligned.
volume
The volume of the box is 10 liters.
perimeter
To find the perimeter of a triangle, add the lengths of all three sides.
hypotenuse (n)
The hypotenuse of the triangle is 10 cm long.
perpendicular bisector
In our geometry class, we learned how to construct the perpendicular bisector using a compass and straightedge.
quadrangle
The school has a beautiful quadrangle where students can relax during breaks.
set square
The architect used a set square to ensure the walls were perfectly straight.
protractor
I used a protractor to measure the angle of the triangle in my math homework.
obtuse angle
The triangle has one obtuse angle, making it an obtuse triangle.
diameter
The diameter of the pizza is 12 inches.
perpendicular
The two lines are perpendicular to each other.
area
full angle
altitude
The altitude of the mountain is over 3,000 meters.
Cardinal number
I have three apples.
Ordinal number
The first person to finish the race was very happy.
quantity square
(2+5)² can be read as " two plus five quantity square"
factorization
The factorization of 12 is 3 times 4, or 2 times 6.
least common multiple
Example: LCM of 4 and 6
Multiples of 4: 4, 8, 12, 16, 20...
Multiples of 6: 6, 12, 18, 24...
LCM is 12.
greatest common factor
Example: GCF of 12 and 18
Factors of 12: 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 12
Factors of 18: 1, 2, 3, 6, 9, 18
Common Factors: 1, 2, 3, 6
GCF: 6
reciprocal
A reciprocal is a number that, when multiplied by the original, equals 1; examples include 4 and 1/4, 2/3 and 3/2, or 0.5 (which is 1/2) and 2 (which is 2/1), found by flipping the fraction (numerator becomes denominator) or by dividing 1 by the numb
median (n)
The median score of the class was 75, meaning half the students scored above that and half scored below.
mode
Dataset: {2, 3, 3, 5, 7} -> Mode: 3 (appears twice).
Dataset: {4, 6, 8, 6, 7, 6, 9} -> Mode: 6 (appears three times).
Dataset: {1, 1, 2, 4, 4} -> Modes: 1 and 4 (bimodal).
mean
For example, the mean of 2, 4, and 6 is (2+4+6) / 3, which equals 4.
range
The price range of these shoes is between $50 and $100.
For the numbers {3, 7, 9, 4, 6}, the lowest is 3, the highest is 9, so the range is \(9-3=6\).
algebraic expression
3x + 2y
addend
In the equation 4 + 6, both 4 and 6 are addends.
parenthetical
She finally answered the question (after thinking for a long time).
plane
The triangle is drawn on a flat plane.
non-intersecting
The two lines on the graph are non-intersecting, meaning they will never meet.
additive identity property
7 + 0 = 7 or -5 + 0 = -5.
multiplicative identity property
a.1=a
inverse property of addition
1 + (-1) = 0
inverse property of multiplication
x . 1/x = 1
equation
In science, we often use an equation to describe how things work.
word problem
yesssssss, the nightmare of absolutely everyone.
consecutive multiple
The consecutive multiples of 5 are 5, 10, 15, and 20.
irrational
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8214808651 3282306647 0938446095 5058223172 5359408128
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exponent (n)
The exponent of 2 in the equation 2^3 is 3.
a radical
√2
subtrahend
In the equation 10 - 4 = 6, the number 4 is the subtrahend.
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