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Vocabulary Pt. 2
Math Terms, Grade 6
| Definition | Term |
|---|---|
| A group of numbers, symbols and variables that express an operation or a series of operations. | algebraic expression |
| For two or more fractions, this is a common multiple of the denominators. | common denominator |
| To decide if one number is greater than, less than or equal to another | compare |
| To put together, as in numbers or shapes | compose |
| Calculate, figure out | compute |
| To change from one unit to another. | convert |
| An ordered pair of numbers that identify a point on a coordinate plane. | coordinates |
| A system of measurement used in the US. The system includes units for measuring length, capacity and weight. | customary system |
| To share equally. | divide |
| The expressions name the same number no matter which value is substituted in for the variable. | equivalent expression |
| Exact description, to make plain or clear. | explain |
| An integer that divides evenly into another. | factor |
| Flowing effortlessly, express oneself easily. | fluently |
| This symbol is used to compare two numbers when the first number is larger than the second number. | greater than > |
| The largest factor of two or more numbers. | GCF (Greatest Common Factor) |
| A fraction with a numerator greater than or equal to its denominator. | improper fraction |
| The set of whole numbers and their opposites. | integers |
| The smallest multiple of a set of two or more numbers. | LCM (Least Common Multiple) |
| This symbol is used to compare two numbers when the first number is smaller than the second number. | less than < |
| To move or arrange. | manipulate |
| A system of measurement based on tens. | metric system |
| A number with an integer and a fraction part. | mixed number |
| The product of a whole numb er and any other whole number. | multiple |
| A mathematical statement including numbers and operations. | numerical expression |
| Putting things into their correct place following some rule. | order |
| An amount. | quantity |
| Two numbers whose product is 1. Also called multiplicative inverses. | reciprocals |
| The amount something is worth. | value |