Math Vocab Quiz 9/19/24

Question 1

a type of math in which letters represent a variable

Answer 1

algebra - 21+x=26

Question 2

the number that a variable is multiplied by, like 6 in the term 6z

Answer 2

coefficient - 17y

Question 3

mathematical operation or equation able to reorder in terms in a way without changing the result

Answer 3

communative - 9+7=7+9

Question 4

a combination of numbers and symbols and operation that show a certain value

Answer 4

expression - 4+3

Question 5

to reduce a fraction to its lowest term

Answer 5

simplify - 2/8=1/4

Question 6

a process in which a number is changed such as by adding subtracting or multiplying

Answer 6

operation - 7-3, 8+2, 6 divided by 2, 4+3

Question 7

to find the value of the numerical or algibraic expression

Answer 7

evaluate - 8+2

Question 8

a symbol that stands for a quantity that can change or have any one of a set value

Answer 8

variable - x to the power of 2

Question 9

to push or pull an object

Answer 9

force

Question 10

the force that exists between all objects and tends to pull them together

Answer 10

gravity

Question 11

how an object is moving

Answer 11

motion

Question 12

the quantity of matter in an object or substance

Answer 12

mass

Question 13

the force of gravity on an object or substance

Answer 13

weight

Question 14

when forces are equal and act in opposite directions

Answer 14

balanced forces

Question 15

when a force does not have an equal force acting in the opposite direction on the same object

Answer 15

unbalanced force

Question 16

how quickly an object is moving

Answer 16

speed

Question 17

the force that occurs between 2 objects in contact and is perpendicular to that surface

Answer 17

normal contact force

Question 18

to speed up or slow down or change directions.

Answer 18

acceliration