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Pre-Algebra Chapter 1 Vocabulary
Vocab Words from Chapter 1
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Mathematics
7th Grade
07/16/2009

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absolute value
Definition
A number's distance from 0 on a number line
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conjecture
Definition
A conclusion you reach by inductive reasoning
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coordinate plane
Definition
Formed by the intersection of 2 number lines
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counterexample
Definition
An example that proves a statement false
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evalute a variable expression
Definition
Replace each variable with a number, then use the order of operations to simplify
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inductive reasoning
Definition
Making conclusions based on patterns you observe
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integers
Definition
Whole numbers and their opposites
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opposites
Definition
Numbers that are the same distance from 0 on a number line, but in different directions
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order of operations
Definition
Parentheses, exponents, multiply and divide from left to right, add and subtract from left to right
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ordered pair
Definition
Gives the coordinates and location of a point
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origin
Definition
Where the x and y axes meet
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quadrants
Definition
The x and y axes divide the coordinate plane into 4 of these
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variable
Definition
A letter that stands for a number
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variable expression
Definition
A mathematical phrase that uses variables, numerals, and operation symbols
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x-axis
Definition
The horizontal number line
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x-coordinate
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Shows the position left or right of the y-axis
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y-axis
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The vertical number line
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y-coordinate
Definition
Shows the position above or below the x-axis
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