Term
|
Definition
| The distance from x to zero on the number line. |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| A property indicating a special way in which multiplication is applied to addition of two or more numbers in which each term inside a set of parentheses such as a(b+c)=ab+ac. |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| A compound statement that uses the word and. |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| A compound statement that uses the word or. |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| A variable, function, or some combination of constants, variables, or functions. |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| A mathematical statement that two expressions are equivalent. |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| A statement that compares two expressions by using the symbols <, >, less than or equal to, greater than or equal to, or not equal. |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| To reduce (an equation, fraction, etc.) to a simpler form by cancellation of common factors, regrouping of terms in the same variable, etc. |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
a. The process of determining the answer to a problem.
b. The answer itself. |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
To work out the answer or solution to (mathematical problem).
|
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| A relation in which the first coordinate is never repeated. |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| The x-coordinate of a point where the line crosses the x-axis. |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| The y-coordinate of a point where the line crosses the y-axis. |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| Two quantities written in such a way as to indicate that one quanity precedes or is to be considered before the other, as (3, 4) indicates the Cartesian coordinates of a point in the plane. |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| A quanity assumed to be unchanged throughout a given discussion. |
|
|
