Mathematical Language Flashcards
System used to communicate mathematical ideas.
Mathematical language
What are the three characteristics of the mathematical language according to Jameson?
Non temporal
Devoid of emotional content
Precise
What are the four operational terms?
Addition
Subtraction
Multiplication
Division
Combination of math symbols to create expressions.
Algebraic expressions or phrases
What are the five algebraic expressions?
Constant
Variable
Term
Numerical coefficient
Literal coefficient
Numbers assume a specific value.
e.g. π, g
Constant
Assumes multiple values depending on the expression.
e.g. x, y, z
Variable
Separation of expression preceded by + or -
Term
Constant factor of the term.
Numerical coefficient
Variable factor of the term.
Literal coefficient
Combination of algebraic expression using comparison operators.
Mathematical sentences
Contains the equal sign as it is equal on both sides of the sentence.
Equation
Contains other inequality signs.
Inequality
Typically uses variables and sentences can be both true and false at the same time.
Open sentences
Sentence that is always true.
True closed sentences
Sentence that is always false.
False closed sentences
Sentence that is always false.
False closed sentences
What are the two types of number systems?
Binary
Decimal
- Uses 0 and 1
- Written with subscript 2
- Uses the power of 2
Binary
- Uses 0 - 9
- Written with subscript 10
- Most common number system
Decimal
