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Algebra EOC Review
Math I
Term | Definition |
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Power | Composed of a base and an exponent |
Exponent | Tells you how many times to multiply the base |
Base | Tells you what number is being multiplied |
Scientific Notation | Scientific notation is the way that scientists easily handle very large numbers or very small numbers. For example, instead of writing 0.0000000056, we write 5.6 x 10-9. |
Standard Form | To change a number from scientific notation to standard form, move the decimal point to the left (if the exponent of ten is a negative number), or to the right (if the exponent is positive). |
Coefficients | The numbers written in front of the variable |
Distributive Property | The Distributive Property is an algebra property which is used to multiply a single term and two or more terms inside a set of parentheses. |
Like Terms | Terms that have the same variable and/or exponent |
Substitution | Replacement of a variable with a number or expression |
Solution | Answer to a problem that makes it true |
No Solution | Answer that does not make the problem true |
Infinitely (Many) Solutions | Solution to a problem where both sides of the equal sign are equivalent |
Intersecting Lines | Lines that cross in one location |
Parallel Lines | Lines that run side by side and never touch |
Coinciding Lines | Two lines that overlap each other |
Variables | Letters used to represent unknown quantities |
Expressions | Mathematical phrases containing numbers, variables and operation symbols excluding an equal sign |
Equations | Statements that two expressions are equal using an equal sign |
Terms | Individual numbers or variables or the product of numbers and variables within an expression |
Constants | Numbers that stand alone in an expression |