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03/01/2011

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acute angle
Definition
An angle with a measure of less than 90 degrees
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acute triangle
Definition
A triangle with all three angles measuring less than 90 degrees
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an operation with two or more addends that results in a sum
Definition
addition
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algebraic expression
Definition
A group of numbers, symbols, and variables that represent an operation or series of operations
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angle
Definition
two rays with a common endpoint
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area
Definition
the number of square units needed to cover the surface of a closed figure
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associative property of addition
Definition
states that the way in which numbers are grouped does not change the sum
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associative property of multiplication
Definition
states that the way in which factors are grouped does not change the product
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capacity
Definition
the amount a container can hold
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Celsius
Definition
a metric unit for measuring temperature in the metric system
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centimeter
Definition
a metric unit of length equal to 10mm
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common factor
Definition
a number that is a factor of two or more numbers
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common multiple
Definition
a number that is a multiple of two or more numbers
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Commutative Property of Addition
Definition
states that the order in which numbers are added does not change the sum
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Commutative Property of Multiplication
Definition
states that the order in which factors are multiplied does not change the product
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composite number
Definition
a whole number that has more than two factors
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cone
Definition
a solid that has a circular base and one curved surface from the base to a vertex
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cube
Definition
a rectangular prism with 6 faces that are congruent squares
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cube
Definition
a rectangular prism with 6 faces that are congruent squares
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cubic unit
Definition
a unit for measuring volume
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cup
Definition
a customary unit of capacity equal to 8 fluid ounces
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customary units
Definition
units of measurement most often used in the USA
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cylinder
Definition
a solid with two parallel congruent circular bases and a curved surface that connects the bases
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degree
Definition
A unit of measure used to describe temperature or A unit for measuring angles
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digit
Definition
A symbol used to write numbers. They are 0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, and 9
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denominator
Definition
The bottom number in a fraction.
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Distributive Property
Definition
8 x (9 + 5) = (8 x 9) + (8 x 5)
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dividend
Definition
The number that is being divided.
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divisor
Definition
The number by which the dividend is being divided.
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edge
Definition
The line segment where two faces of a 3 dimensional figure meet.
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elapsed time
Definition
The difference in time between the start and the end of an event.
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equally likely
Definition
Having the same chance of occurring. Tossing a coin is an example.
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equation
Definition
A number sentence that contains an equal sign showing that two expressions are equal.
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equilateral triangle
Definition
A triangle with three congruent sides and three equal angles.
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equivalent fractions
Definition
Fractions that have the same value.
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estimate
Definition
A number close to an exact value.
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evaluate
Definition
To find the value of an expression by replacing variables with numbers.
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albebraic expression
Definition
A combination of numbers, variables, and at least one operation.
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face
Definition
The flat part of a 3-dimensional solid.
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factor
Definition
A number that is multiplied by another number.
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Fahrenheit
Definition
The customary unit used to measure temperature.
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fluid ounce
Definition
A customary unit of capacity. 8 of them = one cup.
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foot
Definition
A customary measurement of length equal to 12 inches.
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fraction
Definition
A number that represents part of a whole.
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frequency table
Definition
A table for organizing a set of data that shows the number of times each result has occurred.
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function
Definition
A relationship between two variables in one input quantity is paired with exactly one output quantity.
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gallon
Definition
A customary unit of capacity equal to 4 quarts.
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gram
Definition
The basic unit of mass in the metric system.
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Greatest Common Factor
Definition
The greatest of the common factors of two or more numbers.
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hundredth
Definition
One of 100 equal parts.
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Identity Property of Addition
Definition
The sum of any number and 0 equals the number.
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Identity Property of Multiplication
Definition
The product of any number and 1 equals the number.
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impossible
Definition
An outcome or event that has no chance of occurring.
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improper fraction
Definition
A fraction with a numerator that is greater than or equal to the denominator.
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inch
Definition
A customary unit of measure. 12 of them = one foot.
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intersecting lines
Definition
Lines that meet or cross at a common point.
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isosceles triangle
Definition
A triangle with at least 2 sides of the same length.
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kilogram
Definition
A unit for measuring mass equal to 1,000 grams.
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kilometer
Definition
A metric unit of length equal to 1,000 meters.
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Least Common Multiple
Definition
The smallest whole number greater than 0 that is a common multiple of each of two or more numbers
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like fractions
Definition
Fractions that have the same denominator.
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likely
Definition
An event that will probably happen.
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line plot
Definition
A graph that uses columns of X's above a number line to show the number of times values in a set of data occur.
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liter
Definition
The basic metric unit for measuring capacity.
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