Term and Definition on Math, 6th Grade Math Vocabulary
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| Algebra | A language of symbols, including variables. | a + -5 x 4 / -4 squared =
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| Variable | A symbol (usually a letter) used to represent a number unknown. | b - 3 = -2
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| Factors | These are what the numbers are called when they are multiplied. They're _______ of the product. | 2 x 2 = 4
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| Prime Number | A whole number that has exactly two numbers only that can be multipied to get that product, 1 and the number itself. | 5 = 1 x 5
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| Composite Number | A number (that is greater than 1) with more than two numbers that can be multipied to get the product. | 2 x 2 = 4
1 x 4 = 4
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| Prime Factorization | Seperating a composite number, perhaps using a factor tree, to break it down into many prime numbers. | 2
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| Base | The _______ is the number used as a factor. The exponent indicates how many times the base is used as a factor. (2 x 2 x 2 = 2 cubed) | 2 x 2 x 2 = 2 cubed
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| Numerical Expression | A combination of numbers and operations. (Example: 3 x 2 + 4 x 4) | 3 x 2 + 4 x 4
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| Algebraic Expression | Combinations of variables, numbers, and at least one operation. | a x 4
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| Evaluate | To find the value of an algebraic expression. | a = 2
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| Equation | A sentence that contains an equals sign (=). | a x 4 = 8
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| Equals Sign | Shows equality in an equation. | =
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| Area | The number of square units needed to cover a surface. | Rectangle: 2 in. by 2 in.
2 x 2 = 4 square inches
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| Formula | An equation that shows a relationship among certain quantities./ You can use a _______ to find the area of a rectangle. | Area = Length x Width
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| Squared | To the power of 2 | 5 to the second power
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| Cubed | To the power of 3 | 5 to the third power
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