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| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Proportion | An equation stating that two ratios or rates are equivalent. |
| Origin | The point of intersection of the x-axis and the y-axis in a coordinate system. |
| Algebra | a mathematical language that uses symbols, usually letters, along with numbers. |
| Area | The # of square units needed to cover the enclosed (inside) surface. |
| Equation | A mathematical sentence that contains an equal (=) sign. |
| Mean | The sum of the #'s in a set of data divided by the # of pieces of data. |
| Radius | The distance from the center of the circle to any point on the circle. |
| Yard | a customary unit of length equal to 3 feet, or 36 inches. |
| Order of operations | The rules that tell which operation to perform first when more than one operation is used (PEMDAS) |