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ch 2: mathematical language and symbols Flashcards

1
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is a complex system of words and symbols, either spoken or written, used by a particular community as a means of communication.

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Language

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A system used by mathematicians to communicate mathematical ideas among themselves.

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Language of Mathematics

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Every language has its vocabulary (the words) and its rules for combing these words into complete thoughts (the sentences).

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Language of Mathematics

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4
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express formulas or to represent a constant.

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Symbols

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5
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facts, names, notation, or usage which is generally agreed upon by mathematicians.

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Conventional

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means standard/aplicable to all

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Conventional

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7
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to make the expression well-formed to make characters and symbols clear and does not violate the rules.

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Syntax

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8
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it also when there is no error and you get the correct answer

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Syntax

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9
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it is also when the design and measurement are clear and understadable

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Syntax

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10
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Math is comprised of primarily two things, which are?

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numbers and symbols.

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11
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it occurs when there is something wrong or when the input cannot be read/interpreted (by the calculator/user?)

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Syntax error

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12
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can symbols be letters or not?

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symbols cannot be letters

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13
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Characteristics of the Language of Mathematics

(enumerate)

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  • Precise
  • Concise
  • Powerful
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14
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able to make very fine distinctions.

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Precise

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15
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this word can also mean(?) almost/approximately equal to

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Precise

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16
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able to say things briefly.

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Concise

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17
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able to express complex thoughts with relative ease.

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Powerful

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18
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are combination of finite symbols that follows mathematical rules

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Mathematical Expression

19
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are correct arrangement that represents mathematical objects

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Mathematical Expression

20
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these does not have a complete thought

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Mathematical Expression

21
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are neither true nor false

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Mathematical Expression

22
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most common expressions

(enumerate)

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  • Numbers and Variables
  • Sets
  • Functions
  • Relations
23
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Analogue of an English sentence

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Mathematical Sentences

24
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Correct arrangement that represents a complete thought

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Mathematical Sentences

24
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Use equality symbols to compare two expressions

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Mathematical Sentences

25
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Always true or false, sometimes true and sometimes false

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Mathematical Sentences

26
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Most common sentences

(enumerate)

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  • Mathematical formula
  • Mathematical theories
  • Mathematical postulates and corollaries
  • Equations and Inequalities
27
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in Performing Operations on Mathematical Expression Correctly, you use?

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G-E-M/D-A/S

28
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a mnemonic used to remember the order of operations in math problems.

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G-E-M/D-A/S

29
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it does not have an equal sign

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Mathematical Expression

29
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explain each component of G-E-M/D-A/S

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G - simplify everything inside the GROUPING SYMBOL.
E - simplify every EXPONENTIAL NUMBERS in the numerical expression.
M/D - Multiply or Divide whichever comes first, FROM LEFT TO RIGHT.
A/S - FROM LEFT TO RIGHT, add or subtract whichever comes first.

30
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has an equal sign

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Mathematical Senetnces

31
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enumerate all the symbols

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  • ”+” add
  • ”-“ subtract
  • “×” multiply
  • “÷” divide
  • ”/” divide
  • ”( )” grouping symbols (aka. parenthesis)
  • ”[ ]” grouping symbols (aka. square brackets)
  • ”{ }” set symbols (aka. flowery brackets)
  • “π” pi
  • “∞” infinity
  • ”=” equals
  • “≈” approximately equal to
  • “≠” not equal to
  • ”<” , “≤” less than, less than or equal to
  • ”>” , “≥” greater than, greater than or equal to
  • “√ “ square root (“radical”)
  • “°” degrees
  • “∴” therefore
32
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it is also known as “repeated addition” or “skip counting”

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multiplication

33
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asside from the multiplication symbol, we also use these to apply the operation of multiplication

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() and []

34
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more complicated equations/expressions use this

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[] or grouping symbol

35
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used when the content share common properties/characteristics or when listing them

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{} or set symbol

36
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what do you call the contents inside a {}

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elements

37
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without this, the thought is incomplete

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=

38
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ususally used when we round off the value

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≈ or approximately equal to

39
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used indicated how many times a number is multiplied to itself

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√

40
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used to express angles or temperatures

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° or degrees

41
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used when you make a judgement, conclusion, or interpretation based on the given requirements

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∴ or therefore

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