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Math Vocab 2-09-17
Term | Definition |
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Proportion | An equation stating that two ratios or rates are equivalent. |
Origin | The point of intersection of the x-axis and the y-axis in a coordinate system. |
Algebra | A mathematical language that uses symbols , usually letters, along with numbers. The letters stand for unknown |
Area | A number of square units needed to cover the enclosed (inside) surface. |
Equation | A mathematical sentence that contains an equal sign. |
Mean | The sum of the numbers in a set of data divided by the number of pieces of data. |
Radius | The distance from the center of the circle to any point on the circle. |
Yard | A customary unit of length equal to 3 feet, or 36 inches. |
Order of operations | The rules that tell which operation to perform first when more then one operation is used. |
Diameter | The distance across a circle through the center. |
Rhombus | A parallelogram with all side congruent. |
Quadrant | One of the four regions in a coordinate plane separated by an x-axis and a y-axis. |
Mode | The numbers or items that appear most often in a set of data. |
Perimeter | The distance around any closed geometric figure. |
Exponent | In a power, the number of times the base is used as a factor. |
Variable | A symbol, usually a letter, used to represent a number. |