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Topic Vocabulary
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Denominator | The bottom part of a fraction. |
| Numerator | The top part of a fraction. |
| Fraction | A Piece of a whole. Examples: 1/3, 3/4, 2/7 |
| Dividend | A number being divided by the divisor. |
| Divisor | The 2nd number in a division problem. |
| Product | A solution to a multiplication problem |
| Quotient | The solution to a division problem. |
| Simplify | To reduce a number to its simplest form. |
| Multiples | Products and are infinite. |
| Constant Speed | The speed stays the same overtime. |
| Common Factor | Used to simplify. |
| Common Multiple | A common multiple of 2 numbers |
| Diameter | A segment that passes through the center of a circle and has both endpoints on the circle. It could also mean the length of a segment. |
| Convert (Conversion) | To convert to something else. |
| Substitute | To replace the variable with a number. |
| Rate | A ratio involving two quantities measured in different units. |
| Equivalent Rate | To divide or multiply the numerator and the denominator by the same number. |
| Unit Rate | The rate for one given quantity. |
| Ratio | Every x units of one quantity there are y units of another quantity. |
| Equivalent Ratios | Ratios that express the same relationship. |
| Unit Price | The price of one item. |
| Formula | A rule for algebraic expressions. |
| Units of measure | The definite magnitude of a quantity. |
| Proportion | Two equal ratios (fraction). Also a comparison of two things according to their particular relationship in measurement. When the relationship is equal. |