8th Grade Math Vocabulary

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Transversal

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Cuts through two parallel lines.

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CCSS.4.G.A.1

CCSS.HSG.CO.A.1

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What is Bivariate Data?

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A set of data that shows a relationship between two variables.

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CCSS.6.SP.B.5B

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Y-Intercept

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The point a line crosses the y-axis, the b in the equation (y=mx+b).

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Volume is

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The amount of space it takes to fill a 3D shape.

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CCSS.5.MD.C.3A

CCSS.5.MD.C.3B

CCSS.5.MD.C.4

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Image is

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The figure after a transformation, has prime symbols.

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CCSS.8.G.A.3

CCSS.HSG.CO.A.5

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What is a Polygon?

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A closed figure with three or more straight sides.

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CCSS.2.G.A.1

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What is the Pythagorean Theorem?

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In a right triangle, a² + b² = c², where c is the hypotenuse.

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CCSS.8.G.B.8

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What is a Ratio?

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A comparison of two quantities by division.

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CCSS.6.RP.A.1

CCSS.6.RP.A.2

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What is a Function?

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A relation where each input has exactly one output.

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CCSS.8.F.A.1

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What is the Mean?

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The average of a set of numbers, calculated by dividing the sum by the count.

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CCSS.6.SP.B.5C