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Algebra Vocabulary
First 5 weeks oa Algebra 1 vocabulary list.
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Variable | A symbol use to represent a value that can change. |
| Constant | A value that does not change. |
| Ratios | A comparison of two numbers by division. |
| Proportions | An equation that states two ratios are equal. |
| Monomials | A polynomial with only one term. |
| Binomials | A polynomial with two terms. |
| Polynomials | Sum of all monomials. Consist of four or more terms. |
| Term | Consist of a constant or a variable. |
| Expressions | A mathematical statement compose of one or more terms. |
| Equations | A mathematical sentence comparing two expressions. |
| Origin | The intersection of the x and y axis whose coordinate is (0,0). |
| x-axis | The horizontal number line of the Cartesian plane. |
| y-axis | The vertical number line of the Cartesian plane. |
| Coordinate Plane | The intersection of the horizontal nd vertical number lines and was designed by Rene Descartes. |
| Numerical Expressions | A mathematical expressions with constant and operations. |
| Algebraic Expressions | A mathematical expressions with variable, constant and operations. |
| Evaluate | To solve for the mathematical statement by substituting the assigned values of the variables. |
| Quadrants | The four regions of the coordinate plane. |