Chapter 2 Flashcards
Constant
A fixed number
2.1
Variable
Symbol used to represent every element in a set of numbers
Algebraic equation
Equation containing numbers, variables, and operational signs
Domain
Possible values for X
2.2
Evaluating an expression
1) sub the values in for variables
2) do PEMDAS
formula
Equation that expresses relation between related quantity
2.3
What is the distributive property?
Example:
A(B+C)=ab+ac
Term
Constant variable raised to a power
Like terms
Terms that have the same variable(s) with corresponding variables showing the same exponents
Numerical coefficient
Constant accompanying the variables
2.4
Equation
Math sentence stating two expressions are equal
Symmetric property of equality
If a=b, than b=a
2.5
Solving word problems
Step 1
Read the problem, looking for operational verbs
Step 2
Plan a method of attack. Make a table for relevant info
Step 3
Solve the equation
Step 4
Check the solution
Supplementary angles
Angles that add up to 180*
Complementary angles
Angles that add up to 90*
2.6
How to express a repeating decimal
Step 1
Write equation in which X is equal to the repeating decimal
Step 2
Multiply both sides by 100
Step 3
Subtract original equation formed by multiplication
Step 4
Undo multiplication and division done to variable
Arithmetic sequences definition
Any 2 successive terms that have a common difference