8th Grade 2nd 9 Weeks Math Vocab Study Set

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Variable definition

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A symbol for a value we don't know yet. It is usually a letter like x or y.

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Equation definition

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An equation says that two things are equal.

It will have an equals sign "="

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Expression definition

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Numbers, symbols and operators (such as + and ×) grouped together that show the value of something. NO EQUAL SIGN

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Like Terms definition

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Terms whose variables (such as x or y) with their exponents (such as the 2 in x²) are the same.

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Inequality definition

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An inequality compares two values, showing if one is less than, greater than, or simply not equal to another value.

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Maximum definition

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The largest value allowed.

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Minimum definition

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The smallest value allowed.

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Inverse Operation definition

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The operation that reverses the effect of another operation.

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Zero Pairs

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A pair of numbers whose sum is zero

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Pi definition

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The ratio of a circle's circumference to its diameter