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Chapter 4 Vocab
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| cent | 1 cent is 1/100 of a dollar |
| decimal | A fraction whose denominator is a power of ten and whose numerator is expressed by digits placed to the right of a decimal point |
| decimal point | The period that separates the whole from the whole from the parts. whole.parts |
| denominator | The bottom number of a fraction that tells how many EQUAL pieces are needed to make a whole |
| equal | A symbol showing that one amount is the same value as another amount |
| equal parts | Parts with the same amount or measure, but not necessarily the same shape |
| equation | A mathematical 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 | Equal in value |
| equivalent fractions | Equal in value |
| expression | A mathematical phrase without an equal sign |
| false | Not according to truth or fact; incorrect, not true |
| fraction | A way of describing equal parts OR Unfinished division! |
| hundredths | The digit 2 places to the right of the decimal. A very small amount |
| is greater than > | Greater than is used to compare two numbers when the first number is larger than the second number |
| is less than< | Less than is used to compare two numbers when the first number is smaller than the second number |
| mixed number | A way to show how many wholes and how many equal extra parts there are in all whole and extra/equal parts |
| numerator | The top number of a fraction. The numerator tells how many equal pieces you have |
| per | For each OR For every |
| percent | Per centum Per 100 |
| percent model | A model that shows the value of each part and the equivalent percent |
| portion | Part of something |
| simplest form | The numerator and denominator have no common factors other than 1. |
| tape diagram | Tape diagrams, also called bar models, are pictoral representations of relationships using rectangles |
| tenths | The digit 1 place to the right of the decimal. A small amount |
| true | In agreement with all of the facts |
| unknown number unknown value | The missing value |
| whole | All of one object or amount |