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Algebra Vocabulary
First 5 weeks oa Algebra 1 vocabulary list.
Term | Definition |
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Variable | A symbol use to represent a value that can change. |
Constant | A value that does not change. |
Ratios | A comparison of two numbers by division. |
Proportions | An equation that states two ratios are equal. |
Monomials | A polynomial with only one term. |
Binomials | A polynomial with two terms. |
Polynomials | Sum of all monomials. Consist of four or more terms. |
Term | Consist of a constant or a variable. |
Expressions | A mathematical statement compose of one or more terms. |
Equations | A mathematical sentence comparing two expressions. |
Origin | The intersection of the x and y axis whose coordinate is (0,0). |
x-axis | The horizontal number line of the Cartesian plane. |
y-axis | The vertical number line of the Cartesian plane. |
Coordinate Plane | The intersection of the horizontal nd vertical number lines and was designed by Rene Descartes. |
Numerical Expressions | A mathematical expressions with constant and operations. |
Algebraic Expressions | A mathematical expressions with variable, constant and operations. |
Evaluate | To solve for the mathematical statement by substituting the assigned values of the variables. |
Quadrants | The four regions of the coordinate plane. |