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MRC Algebra
Term | Definition |
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Coefficients | The numbers before the pronumerals in an expression |
Pronumerals | The 'letters' that represent variables in an expression |
Factors | Number that can be multiplied together to form a number |
Multiples | Numbers that result when a number is multiplied by whole numbers. Eg: The multiples of 3 are: 3,6,9,12..... |
Distributive Law | Multiplying a number outside the bracket by every number or term inside the bracket to expand and expression |
Highest Common Factor | The highest number that can be divided exactly into each of two or more numbers. Eg: 6 is the highest common factor of 12 and 18 |
Like Terms | These are terms in an expression that have the same pro numeral and the same powers. |
Algebraic Expression | An expression built up from integer constants, variables, and the algebraic operations of addition, subtraction, multiplication, division |
Integers | Positive or Negative whole numbers |
Powers/Exponents | Another way of saying Index. These represent the number of times the base figure will be multiplied by itself |