Question | Answer |
a mathematical language that uses letters along with numbers | algebra |
a combination of variables, numbers, and at least one operation | algebraic expression |
the number of square units needed to cover a surface | area |
the factor being repeated in a power | base |
a number greater than 1 with more than two factors | composite number |
means “to the third power” | cubed |
a mathematical sentence that contains an equal sign (=) | equation |
find the value of an expression | evaluate |
the number of times the base is used as a factor | exponent |
a set of numbers and operations w/out an equal sign | numerical expression |
what each number is called when two whole numbers are multiplied together and a product is formed | factor |
a relationship that assigns one output value to one input value | function |
an equation that shows a relationship among certain quantities | formula |
Tells which operation to do first when more than one is used | Order of Operations |
Parentheses, Exponents, multiplication or division left to right, addition or subtraction left to right | PEMDAS |
a number that can be written using an exponent | power |
when a composite number is expressed as a product of prime numbers | prime factorization |
a whole number that has exactly two unique factors; 1 and the number itself | prime number |
the result of multiplying two or more numbers | product |
the replacement that makes the equation true | solution |
when you replace the variable w/ a value that makes an equation true | solve |
means “to the second power” | squared |
a letter used to represent a number | variable |