Ch. 1 Flashcards
Algebraic expression
A math phrase that must contain at least one variable, one or more numbers, and at least one operation
Variable
A letter that represents a number
Substitute
Replace the variable in an expression with a number
Evaluate
Substitute a number for each variable, then calculate
Natural numbers
The numbers that are counted (1,2,3)
Whole numbers
0,1,2,3
GEMA
Grouping symbols
Exponents
Multiplication/ Division
Addition/ Subtraction
Coefficient
Numerical value in front of a variable
Term
Each part of an expression
Addition terms
Add, plus, combine, sum, addend, more than, added to, increased by
Subtraction terms
Subtract, minus, difference, less than, decreased by, diminished by, subtracted by
Multiplication terms
Multiply, times, product, of, twice, double
Division terms
Divide, quotient, divided among, divided into, ratio, per
Equation
A mathematical sentence that includes an equal sign
Three types of equations
True, False, Open (w/ a variable)