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Chapter 1 Math Vocab
Vocab for Math Chapter
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Integer | The set of whole numbers and their opposite |
| Absolute value | The distance between a number and 0 on a number line; THe absolute value of a number a is written as /a/. |
| Opposites | Two numbers the same distance from 0 on a number line; but on opposite sides of 0. |
| Additive inverse | The opposite of a number. |
| Associative Property of Addition | Changing the grouping of addends does not change the sum. |
| Associative Property of Multiplication | Changing the order of addends does not change the sum. |
| Commutative Property of Addition | Changing the order of addends does not change the sum. |
| Commutative Property of Multiplication | Changing the order of the factor does not change the product. |
| Distributive Property- | To multiply the sum or difference by number, multiply each number in the sum or difference by the number outside the parentheses, The evaluate. |
| Order of Operations- | The order in which to perform operations when evaluating expressions with more than one operation. |