Mathematical Vocabulary (A-C)

Question 1

Adjacent sides are next to each other and are joined by a common vertex.

Answer 1

Adjacent

Question 2

An approximate value is a value that is close to the actual value of a number.

Answer 2

Approximate

Question 3

Part of a circumference of a circle.

Answer 3

Arc

Question 4

A shape which has no lines of symmetry.

Answer 4

Asymmetrical

Question 5

A three digit angle measured from north in a clockwise direction.

Answer 5

Bearing

Question 6

To divide an angle or shape exactly in half.

Answer 6

Bisect

Question 7

A straight line drawn from one point on the edge of a circle to another.

Answer 7

Chord

Question 8

The number in front of an algebraic symbol. For example the coefficient of 5x is 5.

Answer 8

Coefficient

Question 9

If you can place a shape exactly on top of another then they are said to be congruent. You may rotate, reflex or translate the shape.

Answer 9

Congruent

Question 10

A letter or symbol whose value always stays the same. The constant Π is a common example.

Answer 10

Constant