Math ~Expressions And Equations~ January Flashcards
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Algebraic Expression
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A combration of vanables numbers, and at least one operation
Example: x+2. x+4
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Base
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The number that is raised to a power
Example: 3 to the second power
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Coefficient
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The number by which a variable is multiplied
Example: The 2 in 2x
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Exponent
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The number that tells how many factors there are of the base
Example: 3 to the 2nd power the 2 is the exponent
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Equation
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A sentence containing an equal sign
=
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Inequality
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A mathematical sentence that compares to unequal expressions using one of the symbols. < > or =
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Numeric expression
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any mathematical problem involving numbers and operations
3+2 6x3
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Operations
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Addition , Subraction, Multiplication and division
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Variable
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A syble, usual a letter, used to represent a number
