Mathematical Language Flashcards

1
Q

It is the system of words, signs and symbols which people use to express ideas, thoughts and feelings.

A

Language

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2
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It is the system used to communicate mathematical ideas.

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Mathematical Language

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3
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What are the characteristics of Mathematical Language?

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  1. Non-temporal
  2. Devoid of Emotional Content
  3. Precise
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4
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Combination of two mathematical expressions
using a comparison operator. These expressions
either use numbers, variables, or both.

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Mathematical Sequence

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5
Q

It consists of term and separated
with other term with either plus or
minus.

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Mathematical Expression

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6
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A quantity which contains a
numbers, variables and
operation symbols.

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Algebraic Expression

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7
Q

Expression preceded by
plus or minus and it involves 2 or more factors.

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Term

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8
Q

Symbol that assumes
one specific value

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Constant

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9
Q

x, y, a, b

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Variable

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10
Q

2 , 7, 9

A

Numerical Coefficient

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11
Q

(X^2)y
ab

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Literal Coefficient

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12
Q

It has more than one
variable

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Multivariate expression

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13
Q

6y - 5 = 55 is an example of ________

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Equation

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14
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18 > 16.5 is an example of ________

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Inequality

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15
Q

What are the types of sentence?

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Open sentence
Closed sentence

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16
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Known to be either True or False

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Closed Sentence

16
Q

It is not known whether or not the
mathematical sentence is TRUE or FALSE

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Open Sentence

17
Q

What are the conventions in Mathematical Language?

A

Context and Convention

18
Q

This is the context in which we are working, or the particular topics being studied.

A

Context

19
Q

Where mathematicians and scientists have decided that
particular symbols will have a particular meaning.

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Convention