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vocab words
| definition | |
|---|---|
| alegebra | a mathmatical langauge that uses symbols, usually lettters, along with numbers. the letters stand for numbers that are unknown. |
| algebraic expressions | a combination of variables, numbers, and at least one operation. |
| area | the number of square units need to the surface enclosed by a geometric figure |
| base | in power, the numberused as a factor. |
| composite number | a number greater than 1 with more than 2 factors |
| cubed | the product in which a number is a factor three times. |
| defining the variable | choosing a variable to represent the input when writing a function rule |
| equal signs | a symbol of equality |
| equation | a mathmatical sentance that contains and equals sign |
| evaluate | to find the value of an algebraic expression by replacing variables with numerals |
| exponet | in a power , the number of times the base is used as a factor |
| factor | a number that divides into a whole number with a remainder of zero. |
| formula | an equation that shows a relationship among certain qualites |
| function | a relation in which each element of the input is paired with exactly one element of the output according toa specified rule |
| function rule | an expression that describes the relationship between input an output |
| function table | a table organization the input, rule, and output of a fraction |
| numerical expression | a combination of numbers and operations |
| order of operations | the rules that tell which operation to perform first when more than one operation is used |
| power | a number that can be expressed using an exponet |
| prime factorization | a composite number expressed as aroduct of prime numbers |
| prime number | a whole number that has exactly two unique factors, 1 and the numer itself |
| solution | the value of a variable that makes an equation true |
| solve | to replace a variable with a value that results in a true sentance |
| squared | a number multiplied by itself |
| variable | a symbol, usually a letter, used to represent a number |