Easy Math Terms

Question 1

The answer to a multiplication problem is called the

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product.

Question 2

The number by which a number is being divided is called the

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divisor.

Question 3

The number below the bar in a fraction is called the

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denominator.

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A number containing a whole number and a fraction.

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mixed number

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A letter or symbol that represents a number.

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variable

Question 6

A math sentence without an equal sign.

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expression

Question 7

A polygon with four right angles and four congruent sides.

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square

Question 8

A quadrilateral in which both pairs of opposite sides are parallel.

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parallelogram

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A solid figure that has six square faces of equal size.

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cube

Question 10

An exact location represented by a dot.

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point

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Two rays joined by an endpoint make an

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angle

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A simple closed figure made up of three or more sides.

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polygon

Question 13

The customary unit for measuring temperature is

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Fahrenheit

Question 14

365 days equals how many years?

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1

Question 15

What graph is used to show changes over time?

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line graph

Question 16

The answer to a division problem is called the

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quotient

Question 17

The number that is divided in a division problem is called the

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dividend.

Question 18

The number above the bar in a fraction is called the

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numerator

Question 19

A fraction that shows different numbers with the exact same value is called the

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equivalent fraction

Question 20

A fraction greater than or equal to one. The numerator is greater than the denominator.

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improper fraction

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A number with one or more digits to the right of the decimal point is known as a

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decimal

Question 22

A math sentence with an equal sign.

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equation

Question 23

A polygon with four sides.

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quadrilateral

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A polygon with opposite sides parallel and four right angles.

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rectangle

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A quadrilateral that has one pair of parallel sides.

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trapezoid

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A parallelogram with all four sides the same length.

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rhombus

Question 27

When you move an object in any direction without rotating it, it is called a

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Translation or slide

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A mirror view.

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Reflection

Question 29

To turn an object.

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Rotation

Question 30

A solid figure with six faces that are rectangles.

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rectangular prism

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A solid shape with two circular faces and a cylindrical surface connecting the two faces.

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cylinder

Question 32

Having the same shape and the same size is called

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Congruent

Question 33

A straight path that goes on without end in both directions.

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line

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A part of a line. It has two endpoints.

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line segment

Question 35

A part of a line that starts at an endpoint and goes on forever in one direction.

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ray

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An angle that measures less than 90 degrees.

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acute angle

Question 37

A right angle measure.

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90 degrees

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An angle that measures greater than 90 degrees and less than 180 degrees.

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obtuse angle

Question 39

There are several ways to measure how long something is, including inches, centimeters, and millimeters.

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length

Question 40

The amount of space taken up by an object. Measuring liquid volume can be done with cups, quarts, and liters

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Volume

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Measurements with pounds, milligrams, and kilograms are

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weight and mass

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Different degrees, including 45 degrees, 90 degrees, and 180 degrees.

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Angles

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The distance around a figure is called the

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perimeter

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This measured in square units.

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Area

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The metric unit for measuring temperature is

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Celsius

Question 46

8 liquid ounces equals how many cups

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1

Question 47

1 pint equals how many cups

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2

Question 48

1 quart equals how many pints

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2

Question 49

4 quarts equals how many gallons

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1

Question 50

1 year equals how many weeks

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52

Question 51

1 pound equals how many ounces

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16

Question 52

2,000 pounds equals how many tons

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1

Question 53

1 mile equals how many feet

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5280

Question 54

What has mathematical information organized in columns and rows?

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table

Question 55

What is used to compare data about different groups or events?

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bar graph

Question 56

What is the chance of an event occurring?

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Probability

Question 57

What is the result in a probability experiment?

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outcome