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Math Vocabulary E
Math Vocabulary
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Commutative Property | the order in which two numbers are added or multiplied does not change the sum or product |
| Equation | a mathematical sentence stating that two quantities are equal |
| Multiplicative Identity | any time you multiply a number by 1, the result or product is that original number |
| Infinite | limitless or endless |
| Integer | a whole number and their opposite |
| Quotient | the answer to a division problem |
| Associative Property | the way in which three numbers are grouped when they are added or multiplied does not change their sum or product |
| Expression | number, symbols and operations grouped together that shows the value of something, example 2x + 5 |
| Absolute Value | distance from zero on the number line |
| Thousandths | the third digit after the decimal point |
| Additive Identity | if you add a real number to zero, then you get the same number back |
| Inequality | the mathematical sentence that may contain: <, > |