math definitions Flashcards
expression
A combination of symbols representing some quantities
term
a product of numbers and variable
factorize
To write a polynomial as the product of its factors
factor
A number or polynomial that divides another number or polynomial
Variable
A symbol represents some quantities
denominator
a number below the bar in a fraction
numerator
the number above the bar in a fraction
like-terms
Terms that uses the same variable to the same powers
fraction
An expression of the form meaning a divided by b
equation
A statement that one expression equals another
solution
The numbers for which you can substitute for the variable to make an equation true
Identity
An equation that is true no matter what value you assign the variables
substitute
To express a variable with a number or expression
Formula
An equation relating two or more variables
Quadratic
A polynomial of degree two
Linear
A linear expression of the form y=kx+b
Gradient
Given any two points on the line the gradient is
Graph
An figure showing all solutions to an equation
Perfect square
An polynomial or integer that is square of another polynomial or integer
Difference of square
One perfect square minus another perfect square
Root
Number which when substituted into a polynomial will make it equal to zero
Vertex
The lowest or greatest point on a parabola
Line of symmetry
The line across which a parabola is symmetric
Coefficient
The number multiplied by a product of variable
