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6th MATH PART 1 a-m
6th MATH TEXTBK A-M COMPLETE
Term | Definition |
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Algebraic equation | a mathematical statement that has two quantities joined by an equal sign. At least of the quantities is unknown. Examples: X +4 = 13 ⅖ m = 20 |
Algebraic expression | an expression that contains at least one letter to represent unknown numbers; examples: 4x, 2 + 9w, 3m-5 |
Algebraic expression in one variable | contains only one letter to represent unknown numbers |
Algebraic expression in two variables | contains two letters to represent unknown numbers |
Algebraic expression in three variables | contains three letters to represent unknown number |
Bar model | a pictorial representation used as a visual aid to solve word problems; represented by rectangular blocks |
Commission | a percentage of the value of sales made by a salesperson |
Common multiple | a number which is a multiple of each of the given numbers in a set |
Consecutive whole numbers | numbers that follow one another in order - e.g. 15, 16, 17, 18 |
Decimal | a number that represents a fraction with a denominator of 10, 100, 1000, and so on |
Denominator | the bottom number in a fraction; indicates the number of parts the whole is divided into. |
Discount | an amount that is subtracted from the normal price of an item |
Distance | the length between two points or objects |
Enlarge (proportionally) | to increase the size of an object without affecting its shape |
Express | to write something in the form that was asked |
Factor | an integer that divides into another without any remainder |
Fraction | a way of representing equal parts of a whole or equal parts of a set |
Graph | a drawing or diagram used to show information about sets of data |
Graphs of functions | a diagram showing how one variable varies as another variable has changed |
Horizontal | describes a line that is drawn from side to side |
Hundredths | parts of one whole that is divided into 100 equal parts |
Integer | a positive or negative whole number (including zero) |
Interest | the amount of money earned from savings or investments |
Least common multiple | smallest number that is a common multiple of two numbers |
Multiple | the product of two factors of a number |