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Math Vocabulary
Math Vocab
Term | Definition |
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numerator | the top half of a fraction |
denominator | the bottom half of a fraction |
absolute value | how far a number away is from zero |
integer | a positive or negative number |
opposites | If two numbers are the same distance away from zero, but at different sides of the number line |
ratio | a relationship between numbers of the same time |
rate | A ratio between two measurements with different units |
unit rate | The ratio of two measurements in which the second term is one |
Unit price | Cost per one unit of measurment |
Reciprocal | The reverse of a fraction (Ex. 4/5=5/4) |
Variable | A letter that replaces a number |
Proportion | An equation stating that two ratios are equal |
Equation | A written statement indicating the equality of two expressions |
Tax | A certain percentage added to the buyers cost |
Commission | Earnings based on a percentage of the total amount of sales |
Percent | Per 100 |