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Hunters Math Vocab.
Stack is updated continually and will include all of your math terms over time.
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Absolute Value | The distance a number is from zero on a number line. |
| Acute Angle | Less than 90 degrees |
| Acute Triangle | A triangle with two or more acute angles. |
| Coefficient | The numerical factor of a term with a variable. (do not include the variable when saying the coefficient) |
| Complex Fraction | Both numerator and denominator are fractions. (fraction over a fraction) |
| Constant | A term WITHOUT a variable |
| Cross Products | Multiplying the numerator of ratio one and the denominator of ratio two. Then Multiplying the denominator of ratio one by the numerator of ratio two. |
| Denominator | The bottom number of a fraction. (The Divisor) |
| Discount | The amount by which a regularly priced item is reduced. |
| Equilateral Triangle | A triangle with ALL sides congruent. |
| Equivalent Expressions | Have the same value BUT are presented in a different form using the properties. |
| Equivalent Ratios | Two or more ratios with the same value. |
| Fraction | A part of a whole. |
| Integer | Whole numbers and their opposites. |
| Interest | Money paid or earned on money borrowed or invested. |
| Isosceles Triangle | A triangle with 2 sides congruent. |
| Like Terms | Terms that have the same variables and/or are raised to the same powers. |
| Markdown | The amount deducted from a cost price to determine a new selling price. |
| Markup | An amount added to the cost price to determine a selling price. |
| Numerator | The top number of a fraction. (The Dividend) |
| Obtuse Angle | Between 90 and 180 degrees |
| Percent of Change | A ratio comparing the amount of change to the original amount. |
| Principal | Amount of money borrowed or invested. |
| Proportion | Two equivalent ratios |
| Rate | Comparison of two quantities with different units. |
| Ratio | Comparison of two quantities by division. |
| Rational Number | Any number that can be expressed as a ratio of two integers. |
| Right Angle | Exactly 90 degrees |
| Right Triangle | A triangle with one right angle. |
| Sales Tax | An ADDITIONAL amount of money charged on items people buy. |
| Scale | A ratio that compares the measurements used in a scale drawing with the actual measurements. |
| Scale Drawing/Model | Shows an object with its measurements in proportion to the actual measurement of the object |
| Scale Factor | A constant of proportionality. (A scale written as a ratio in simplest form) |
| Scalene Triangle | A triangle with NO congruent sides. |
| Simple Interest Formula | I = prt |
| Terms | Parts of a math sentence/problem that are separated by addition and subtraction symbols. |
| Tip/Gratuity | A small sum of money given to people for providing a service. |
| Unit Rate | A rate simplified to a denominator of one. |
| Variable | Placeholder, usually a letter that represents an unknown number. |
| Whole Numbers | Zero and the counting numbers. |
| Obtuse Triangle | A triangle with one obtuse angle. |
| Algebra | The branch of math that involves both numbers and letters. |
| Radius | Half the distance across a circle from the center to any outside point. |
| Diameter | The full distance across a circle and must go through the center point. |
| Complementary Angles | Two angles whose sum is 90 degrees. |
| Supplementary Angles | Two angles whose sum is 180 degrees. |
| Linear Pairs | Two angles that are adjacent and supplementary. |
| Adjacent Angles | Two angles that share a common ray and common vertex. |
| Vertical Angles | Two angles that are opposite and formed by intersecting lines. Must be congruent to be vertical. |