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Math vocabulary #1

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Definition
Algebra   1. the part of mathematics in which letters and other general symbols are used to represent numbers and quantities in formulae and equations.  
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Coefficient   a numerical or constant quantity placed before and multiplying the variable in an algebraic expression (e.g., 4 in 4x y).  
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Domain   the set of possible values of the independent variable or variables of a function.  
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Equation   a statement that the values of two mathematical expressions are equal (indicated by the sign =).  
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Expression   a collection of symbols that jointly express a quantity.  
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Function   a relationship or expression involving one or more variables. "the function (bx + c)"  
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Inequality   the relation between two expressions that are not equal, employing a sign such as ≠ “not equal to,” > “greater than,” or < “less than.”  
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Ordered pair   nounMATHEMATICS 1. a pair of elements a, b having the property that ( a, b) = (u, v ) if and only if a = u , b = v .  
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Perimeter   the continuous line forming the boundary of a closed geometric figure  
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Pythagorean theorem   is a relation in geometry among the three sides of a right triangle. It states that the square of the hypotenuse (the side opposite the right angle) is equal to the sum  
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Range   the set of values that a given function can take as its argument varies.  
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Substitution   the action of replacing someone or something with another person or thing.  
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Variable   (of a quantity) able to assume different numerical values.  
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Polynomial   an expression of more than two algebraic terms, esp. the sum of several terms that contain different powers of the same variable(s).  
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Constant   a quantity or parameter that does not change its value whatever the value of the variables, under a given set of conditions.  
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Monomial   (of an algebraic expression) consisting of one term.  
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Binomial trinomial   an algebraic expression of the sum or the difference of two terms.  
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Constraint   a limitation or restriction.  
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