Generic Math Terms Pt. 3 Flashcards
What does ascending and descending mean?
Going up in order or going down in order (least to greatest (ascending), greatest to least (descending))
What is Pi?
Pi is a number used to find the circumference, area, and the volume of circle related shapes
What does proportional mean?
Every value is multiplied or divided by the same number, making it proportional
What is scientific notation?
A way of expressing large or small numbers in an easier way to prevent the wrong place value
What is a solution set?
All the answers that match up with an equation
What is square root?
Breaking down a number into one number that equals the original number when multiplied by itself
What is unit rate?
A ratio with one of the two numbers being a one
What is common denominator?
The shared bottom number of two or more fractions
What is a reciprocal?
A fraction flipped (e.g. the reciprocal of 1/4 would be 4/1)