an event that will definitely happen, an event with a probability of 1
common denominator
any number, except zero, that is a multiple of the denominators of two or more fractions
congruent
having the same shape and size
convert
to change something into a different form of properties
coordinate
an ordered pair of numbers that give the location of a point in a coordinate grid
decimal
a dot separating the ones and tenths places in a decimal number
equally likely
having the same chance, or probability
equivalent
having the same value
factor
an integer that divides equally into another
formula
a general equation or rule
grid
a pattern of horizontal and vertical lines, usually forming squares
hexagon
a polygon with six sides
hundredths
the value of a digit two places to the right of the decimal
impossible
an event with a probability of zero
inequality
the mathematical sentence that compares two unequal expressions using on of the symbols < or >
least likely
very low probability
less likely
a less (diminished) chance of happening
likely
probably or apparently destined
median
when numbers are arranged from least to greatest, the middle number of a set of numbers, or the mean of two middle numbers when the set has two middle numbers
mode
the number that appears most frequently in a set of numbers (there may be one, more than one, or none present)
more likely
an increased chance of happening
most likely
the greatest chance of happening
multiple
the product of a whole number and any other whole number
mixed number
a number with an integer and fraction part or a number with an integer part and a decimal part
octagon
an eight sided polygon
ordered pair
a pair of numbers that gives the coordinates of a point on a grid in this order--horizontal coordinate, vertical coordinate (x,y)
pentagon
a polygon with five sides
polygon
a closed plane figure formed from line segments that meet only at their endpoints
possible
has a chance of happening
probability
the chance of an event occurring
quotient
the result of division
remainder
in whole number division, when you have divided as far as you can without using decimals, what has not yet been divided
simplify
combine like terms and apply properties to an expression to make computation easier
tenths
value of a digit one place to the right of the decimal
uncertain
lacking or indicating lack of confidence or assurance