Ch. 1 - Algebra & Whole Numbers Vocabulary Flashcards
The arithmetic operation of combining two or more numbers to find a total
Addition
The study of the properties of numbers using four basic operations - addition, subtraction, multiplication and division
Arithmetic
Addition, subtraction, multiplication and division
Operation
Number to be added to another
Addend
The result of addition
Sum
A number such as 0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6…
Whole Number
The branch of mathematics that uses both letters and numbers to show relations between quantities
Algebra
The arithmetic operation of taking one number away from another
Subtraction
The result of subtraction
Difference
Exactly opposite
Inverse
To give a new form that is equal to the original
Rename
A careful guess ; a close or nearly correct answer
Estimate
The arithmetic operation that adds a number a given amount of times
Multiplication
The numbers in a multiplication statement
Factor
The result of multiplication
Product
The arithmetic operation of finding how many times a number goes into another number
Division
The number that is used to divide
Divisor
The number that is divided
Dividend
The result of division
Quotient
Amount left over when dividing
Remainder
Two numbers that form a basic division fact
Compatible Numbers
A sentence that is neither true nor false
Open Statement
Parts of an expression separated by operation signs such as ➕, ➖, ✖️, or ➗
Terms
A mathematical statement that usually includes numbers, variables and symbols
Expression
A letter that represents an unknown number
Variable
A mathematical statement that includes at least one operation and variable
Algebraic Expression
A mathematical sentence that uses operations and numbers
Numerical Expression
To put a number in place of a variable
Substitute
To find the numerical value of an algebraic expression
Evaluate
