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Sean's key terms
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| define algebra | a mathmatical language that uses symbols, usually along with numbers |
| define algebraic expression | a combination of variables, numbers, and at least one operation |
| define area | the number of square units needed to cover the surface enclosed by a geometric figure |
| base | any side of a parallelogram |
| composite number | a number greater than 1 with more than two factors |
| cubed | the product in which a number is a factor three times |
| defining the variable | choosing a variable to represent the input |
| equals | a symbol of equality |
| equation | a mathmatical sentence that contains an equals sign |
| evaluate | to find the value of an algebraic expression by replacing variables with numerals |
| exponent | in a power the number of times the base is used |
| factor | the product |
| formula | an equation that shows relationship among certain quanities |
| function | a relationship that assigns exactly one output |
| function rule | able to reconize a input output table |
| function table | describes the relationship between each input output |
| numerical expression | a comination of numbers and operations |
| order of operations | tells you which operation to perform first so that everyone finds the same value |
| power | numbers raised to the second or third power |
| prime factorization | a factor tree |
| prime number | a number greater than 1 |
| solution | equation |
| solve | solved the answer |
| squared | something that is second powered |
| variable | a symbol |