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Math Vocuabulary
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01/17/2005

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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)
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circle graph
Definition
a circular diagram used to record information
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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
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composite figure
Definition
A figure made up of more than one figure
Term
congruent figures
Definition
Figures that have the same shape and size
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convert
Definition
To change something into another form
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coordinate grid
Definition
A grid formed by a horizontal line, called an x-axis and a vertical line, called a y-axis
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corners
Definition
The position at which two lines, surfaces, or edges meet and form an angle
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correct change
Definition
A combination of bills/coins that results in a specific amount of money
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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
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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
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