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Order and fractions
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| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| associative property of addition | When three or more numbers are added, the sum is the same regardless of the grouping of the addends. For example (2 + 3) + 4 = 2 + (3 + 4) |
| associative property of multiplication | When three or more numbers are multiplied, the product is the same regardless of the grouping of the factors. For example (2 x 3) x 4 = 2 x (3 x 4) |
| Base of an exponent | usually thought of as a face upon which a solid figure can sit. Most solid figures have more than one base. |
| Improper fraction | a fraction in which the number in the numerator is greater than or equal to the number in the denominator. |
| Inequality | a mathematical sentence that uses symbols such as < or > to compare two quantities |
| Brackets [ ] | extra forms of parentheses when one set of ( ) is not enough to indicate all the grouping. The key to solving with these is start on the inside and work your way OUT. |
| Commutative Property of addition | When two numbers are added, the sum is the same regardless of the order of the addends. For example 4 + 2 = 2 + 4 |
| Commutative Property of multiplication | When two numbers are multiplied, the product is the same regardless of the order of the factors. For example 4 x 2 = 2 x4 |
| Denominator | Denominator The bottom part of a fraction. |
| Equation | A number sentence with an equal sign. The amount on one side of the equal sign has the same value as the amount on the other side. |
| Equivalent fractions | different fractions that name the same number or amount Estimate |
| Evaluate | To substitute number values into an expression Expanded form |
| Exponent | a mathematical notation that implies the number of times a number is to be multiplied by itself |
| Expression | A mathematical phrase without an equal sign. |
| Numerator | The top part of a fraction |
| Lowest terms | a fraction expressed in the fewest number of pieces possible (also simplest form) |
| Mixed number | A number written as a whole number and a fraction |