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Graded A+
absolute value -ANSWERThe distance between a real number and zero on a number line.
additive inverse -ANSWERThe opposite of a number. When added together, the sum is
zero.
algebraic expression -ANSWERA collection of numbers and variables with at least one
arithmetic operation.
associative property -ANSWERThe grouping of terms within expressions involving
addition or multiplication does not change the value. Ex: (a+b) + c = a + (b+c)
axis of symmetry -ANSWERThe line that divides a graph into two symmetrical parts.
base -ANSWERThe repeated factor of a number written in exponential form.
binomial -ANSWERA two-term polynomial.
coefficient -ANSWERThe numerical value of a term.
combine like terms -ANSWERAdding or subtracting terms that have the same variable(s)
and exponent(s).
commutative property -ANSWERChanging the order of addition or multiplication does not
change the value. Ex: a+b+c = c+a+b
compound inequality -ANSWERTwo inequalities combined in one statement by the word
"and" or "or".
consistent system -ANSWERA system of equations with at least one solution.
constant -ANSWERA term with no variables.
coordinate plane -ANSWERFormed by two number lines that cross each other at zero.
coordinates -ANSWEROrdered pairs that identify points on a plane.
denominator -ANSWERThe lower half of a fraction.
dependent system -ANSWERA system of equations that has infinite solutions.
, difference -ANSWERThe ANSWERto a subtraction problem.
difference of two squares -ANSWERA binomial whose terms are perfect squares being
subtracted.
direct variation -ANSWERAn equation in the form y=kx, where k does not equal zero.
discriminant -ANSWERThe expression inside the radical of the quadratic formula.
distributive property -ANSWERUsed to clear parentheses by multiplying a term on the
outside by two or more terms inside the parentheses. Ex: a(b - c) = ab - ac
equation -ANSWERA mathematical sentence with an equal sign.
evaluate -ANSWERTo find the value of an expression by following the order of operations.
exponent -ANSWERThe number of times a base is multiplied by itself. Also called a
power.
extraneous solution -ANSWERA result that does not satisfy the original equation or
inequality.
factor -ANSWERAn integer that divides another integer with no remainder.
function -ANSWERA relation in which every input (x) has exactly one output (y).
function notation -ANSWERWhen the output (y) of a relation is renamed f(x). Read "f of x".
graphing -ANSWERThe act of plotting points on a plane to represent a function or relation.
greatest common factor -ANSWERThe largest number that divides into two terms.
grouping symbols -ANSWERSymbols such as parentheses and brackets, which separate
terms within an expressions. Others include fraction bars, absolute value, square root,
braces, etc.
inconsistent system -ANSWERA system of equations that has no solution.
independent system -ANSWERA system of equations that has exactly one solution.
inequality -ANSWERA sentence using greater than or less than symbols. Also, greater
than or equal to, or less than or equal to.
integer -ANSWERAll whole numbers and their opposites.