The number that is multiplied by the variable in an algebraic term.
Exponent
A mathematical notation indicating the number of times a quantity is multiplied by itself.
Multiplicative Inverse Property
Any number multiplied by its reciprocal is always equal to 1
Coordinate plane
A coordinate system (a grid) formed by the intersection of a horizontal number line, called the x-axis, and a vertical number line, called the y-axis.
Algebraic expression
an expression that contains at least one variable (a letter)
Origin
A fixed point from which coordinates are measured. (0,0)
Numeric expression
an expression that contains only numbers and operation symbols (with no equal sign)
Greatest Common Factor
The largest factor two numbers have in common.
Base Number
a number that has an exponent
Additive Inverse Property
a + (-a) = 0
Difference
The result or answer to subtraction
Dependent variable
The value that changes based on the independent variable.
Distributive Property
a(b + c) = ab + ac
Term
An individual element of any math expression.
Braces
Braces can be used to indicate that the objects written between them belong to a set. Brackets are usually within braces. { }
Factor
a number that is multiplied by another number to find a product
Constant
A number without a variable; a value that does not change.
Product
The result or answer to multiplication
Sum
The result or answer to addition
Y-Axis
the vertical axis on a coordinate plane
Brackets
A type of grouping symbol used in pairs that tells what operation to complete first. Parentheses are usually within brackets. [ ]
Parentheses
Used in mathematics as grouping symbols for operations. When simplifying an expression, the operations within the parentheses are performed first. (...
Ordered pairs
Pairs of numbers (x,y) that can represent a point in a coordinate plane.
X-Axis
the horizontal number line in a coordinate plane
Evaluate
To solve an expression
Additive Identity Property of Zero
a + 0 = a
Inequality
A expression that compares two quantities using <, >, ≤,≥, or ≠
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