Vocabulary Flashcards
Absolute Value
The distance between zero and the point representing
a real number on the number line
Additive Inverse
The opposite of a number
Algebraic Expression
An expression that contains at least one variable
Ascending Order
Putting terms in order “going up” based on the
exponents
Associative Property
For any numbers a, b, and c: (a + b) + c = a + (b + c)
and (ab)c = a(bc)
Axis of Symmetry
The line that divides a graph into two symmetrical
parts that are mirror images or each other
Base
The repeated factor of a number written in exponential
form
Binomial
A polynomial consisting of two terms
Coefficient
This is the number in front of the variables in a term
Combine Like Terms
Add or subtract terms that have the same variable and exponent
Commutative Property
For any numbers a, b and c: a + b + c = a + c+ b and
abc = cba
Completing the Square
The process of rewriting a quadratic equation so that
one side is a perfect square trinomial
Compound Inequality
Two inequalities that are combined into one statement
by the word and or or
Consistent System
A system of equations that has at least one solution
Constant
A term with no variables.
Converse
Opposite
Coordinate Plane
Formed by two number lines that intersect at their zero
points
Coordinates
Ordered pairs that identify points on a plane
Deductive Reasoning
The process of using logic to draw conclusions
Denominator
The lower half of a fraction
Dependent System
A system of equations that has infinitely many
solutions
Descending Order
Putting terms in order “going down” based on the
exponents
Difference
The answer to a subtraction problem
Difference of Two
Squares
A binomial whose terms are squares and have a minus
sign between them
