Math Terms 1 Flashcards

(12 cards)

1
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To write an equivalent measurement, using a different unit

A

Convert

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2
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The measurement system commonly used in the United States that measures length and inches, feet, yards. and miles; liquid volume in cups, pints, quarts and gallons; and weight in ounces in pounds

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Customary system

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3
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The measurement system that measures length based on meters, liquid volume based on leaders, and mass based on grams

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Metric system

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4
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The number that is divided by another number

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Dividend

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5
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The number by which another number is divided

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Divisor

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6
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To separate into equal groups and find the number in each equal group or the number of groups

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Divide

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7
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An operation used to separate a number of items into equal sized group

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Division

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8
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A close guess made using mathematical thinking

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Estimate (noun)

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9
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To give an approximate number or answer based on mathematical thinking

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Estimate (verb)

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10
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The product of a given number in any other whole number

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Multiple

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11
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The result of division

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Quotient

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12
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The amount left over when one number does not divide another number an equal amount of times

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Remainder

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