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Details Title: ACE Match Vocabulary Description: Math Vocuabulary Total Flash Cards: 77 Created: 01/17/2005 11:21:44	To study from this set of flash cards, or to create your own your own study flash cards, register HERE. If you are already a registered user, CLICK HERE.
Cards Term additive identity Definition Zero plus any number is that number; a + 0 = a Term area Definition The size of a surface takes up; measured in square units example: 22 sq. inches Term associative properties of addition and multiplication Definition No matter how the numbers are grouped, the answer will always be the same; examples: (a+b) + c = a + (b+c) (a x b) x c = a x (b x c) Term circle graph Definition a circular diagram used to record information Term communtative properties of addition and multiplication Definition Numbers may be added or multiplied together in any order; examples: a + b = b + a, a x b = b x a Term composite figure Definition A figure made up of more than one figure Term congruent figures Definition Figures that have the same shape and size Term convert Definition To change something into another form Term coordinate grid Definition A grid formed by a horizontal line, called an x-axis and a vertical line, called a y-axis Term corners Definition The position at which two lines, surfaces, or edges meet and form an angle Term correct change Definition A combination of bills/coins that results in a specific amount of money Term distributive property Definition Multiplying a number is the same as multipying its addends by the number, then adding the products. For example: 6 x 9 = 6 x (4 + 5) = (6 x 4) + (6 x 5) = 24 + 30 = 54 Term divide Definition To split into equal parts; Example: A dividend (6) is divided by a divisor (3) to get a quotient (2) 6/3 = 2 Term edges Definition Where two surfaces join (intersect) Term elapsed time Definition The amount of time that has passed Term expanded notation Definition 1000+500+20+3 Term face Definition A flat surface of a three dimensional(3D) shape Term fourth of an inch Definition One portion of an inch that is cut into four equal parts Term frequency table Definition A table used to record the number of times a particular item appears in a set of data Term function table Definition A table used to record the mathematical relationships between values Term gram Definition A standard metric unit for measuring mass (weight) Term gram Definition A standard metric unit for measuring mass (weight) Term gragh Definition A pictorial representation of some mathematical relationship Term horizontal Definition Parallel to the horizon Term hundredths Definition One part of one hundred divided into 100 parts: 1/100 Term hunderedths place Definition Two places to the right of the decimal: 2 hundredths=.02 Term inferences Definition Drawing conclusions based on current knowledge and assumptions Term input/output machine Definition A mathematical computation that is performed on a set of data to produce another set of data Term intersect Definition To cross over one another Term kilogram Definition A standard metric unit for measuring mass(weight); kg=1,000 grams Term kilometer Definition A standard metric unit for measuring distance; km= 1,000 meters Term line graph Definition A graph that uses lines that join points to represent data Term line segment Definition A part of a line ___________ Term mean(when data set has a whole number mean) Definition The average of a number of different amounts Term meter Definition A metric unit for measuring length, equal to 100 centimeters Term metric system Definition A decimal system of measurement using multiples of ten Term milliliter Definition A standard metric unit measuring capacity mL; 1,000 milliliters = 1 liter Term money equation Definition An equation using monetary values. Example: one quarter = 25 cents Term multiplicative identity Definition When a number is multiplied by one, the result is the number itself Term numerals Definition Symbols used to represent numbers Term one-step equation Definition An equation that contains only one mathematical operation Term ordered pair Definition Two numbers used to locate a piont on a grid Term ounce Definition A standard emperial unit for measuring weight; 16 ounces is equal to 1 pound Term over estimate Definition An estimate that is higher than the actual number Term parallel Definition Lines that are the same distance apart and never intersect Term pentagon Definition A polygon shape with 5 sides Term perpendicular Definition At right angles to the horizon Term perpendicular lines Definition Lines that intersect at right angles to each other Term perspective Definition A drawing techinique using size to simulate distance Term positional directions Definition Directions used when comparing an object to its surroundings; example: above, left, in front Term pound Definition A standard emperial unit for measuring weight; 16 ounces is equal to 1 pound Term qualitative Definition Non-numerical data catergories like food, clothing, hobbies, etc. Term quantitive Definition Can be counted or measured Term quotient Definition The numerical answer resulting from dividing one number by another Term range of estimates Definition A graph showing the lowest to the highest Term rays Definition Lines that have a starting point but no endpoint Term reflection Definition Flip; a mirror view Term remainder Definition The amount left over after dividing a number Term rotation Definition The turning of an object Term similar figures Definition Figures are similar if they have the same shape but different size Term symbolic notation Definition A system of symbols used in a specialized field to represent numbers, quantities, tones, or values Term symmetric property of equality Definition For any quantities a and b,if a = b, then b = a Term table Definition Data or facts organized into a visual graphic or picture Term three-digit number Definition A number with three digits. Examples: 286 or 740 Term time equation Definition An equation using time values. Example: One week = 7 days; 2 hours = 120 minutes Term transformation Definition A change in position or size, including reflection, translation, rotation, and enlargement Term translation Definition Slide; move an item in any direction without turning it Term triangular prisms Definition A polyhedron with 3 rectangular faces and 2 triangular bases Term T-table Definition A T-shaped table in which the items on one side of the T have a special relationship with the items on the other side Term twelfths Definition One part of twelve divided in twelve parts. 1/12 Term two-digit number Definition A number with two digits; for example, 85 or 63 Term under estimate Definition An estimate that is lower than the actual number Term unknown Definition The number in an equation that is not known Term variable Definition A letter used to represent a number value in an expression or an equation Term Venn diagram Definition A diagram using circles or other shapes to show the relationship between sets Term vertical Definition Positioned up and down Term vertices Definition Points where lines meet