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 |