Topic 4 Math Vocabulary Flashcard

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What does the Commutative Property of Multiplication state?

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The Commutative Property of Multiplication states that changing the order of the factors does not change the product. For example, 4 x 8 = 8 x 4.

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Define a whole number.

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A whole number is any positive number that does NOT have a decimal or fraction part.

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What is a decimal?

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A decimal is a number that includes a decimal point, representing a fraction of a whole.

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What is the definition of estimate in mathematics?

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To estimate means to find a rounded value that is close to the exact value.

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What is an expression in mathematics?

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An expression is a combination of numbers, variables, and operators (such as +, -, x, /) that represents a value.

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What is the Associative Property of Addition?

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The Associative Property of Addition states that the way in which numbers are grouped does not change their sum. For example, (2 + 3) + 4 = 2 + (3 + 4).

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What is the difference between a whole number and an integer?

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Whole numbers are non-negative numbers without fractions or decimals, while integers include both positive and negative whole numbers, as well as zero.

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What is the definition of a factor?

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A factor is a number that divides another number evenly, without leaving a remainder.

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What is the definition of a multiple?

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A multiple of a number is the product of that number and an integer.

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What is the Distributive Property?

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The Distributive Property states that a(b + c) = ab + ac, meaning you can distribute a number across a sum.