Grade 9 Mathematics Glossary

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Algebraic expression

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A collection of one or more terms involving variables, numbers, and operations. For example, 5m has one term, and 6x^2 + xy – 8 has three terms.

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Appreciation

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An increase in value of an asset or a currency.

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Assumption

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A premise that a person believes to be true.

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Base

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A factor or the value in a power that is being repeatedly multiplied. For example, in 3^5, 3 is the base.

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Box plot

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A graphic representation of the spread of a data set, showing the central half of the distribution and potential outliers.

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Budget

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An estimate or plan to manage income and expenses over a set period.

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Cartesian plane

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A two-dimensional coordinate system divided into quadrants by the x-axis and y-axis intersecting at the origin (0, 0).

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Characteristic

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A distinguishing trait or quality.

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Coding

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The process of writing computer programming instructions.

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Composite shape

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A shape composed of two or more basic shapes.