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Mrs. Hogan PA Vocab1
McDougal Littell Middle School Math 1 Unit 1 Vocabulary
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| leading digit | the first digit at the left in a whole number |
| equation | a math sentence formed by comparing two expressions that have the same value |
| variable | a letter used to represent an unknown value |
| solve | find all the solutions of an equation |
| sum | the result of adding two or more numbers |
| compatible numbers | numbers that make estimating in a division problem easier |
| exponent | the number of times a factor is repeated in a power |
| product | the result of multiplying two or more numbers |
| evaluate | replace variables with values, then simplify |
| numerical expression | a collection of numbers and operations to be performed |
| factor | numbers that are multiplied together |
| verbal model | words used to describe ideas, then math symbols to relate the words in order to solve a problem |
| quotient | the result of dividing one number by another |
| solution | the value which, when substituted for the variable, makes the equation a true statement |
| base | the repeated factor in a power |
| variable expression | a collection of numbers, variables, and operations to be performed. |
| grouping symbols | markings such as parentheses or brackets: they indicate the order in which operations should be performed |
| order of operations | rules established to evaluate an expression involving more than one operation |
| difference | the result of subtracting one number from another |
| power | an expression that represents a product with a repeated factor |
| whole number | all of the natural numbers plus zero |
| place value | the value of where the digit is in the number |
| round | reducing the digits in a number while trying to keep it's value similar |
| dividend | a number that is divided by another number |
| divisor | a number by which another number is divided |
| remainder | the amount left over after division |