Math Vocabulary 1-15

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What is an Algebraic Expression?

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An algebraic expression is a mathematical phrase that can include numbers, variables, and operation symbols, but does not have an equality sign.

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CCSS.6.EE.A.2B

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What are Inverse Operations?

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Inverse operations are pairs of operations that undo each other, such as addition and subtraction or multiplication and division.

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CCSS.2.NBT.B.5

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What is the base in exponential form?

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The base is the number that is being multiplied in an exponential expression, and the exponent indicates how many times to multiply the base by itself.

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CCSS.6.EE.A.1

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What is a Variable in mathematics?

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A variable is a symbol, often a letter, that represents an unknown value in an expression or equation.

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CCSS.6.EE.A.2B

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What is a Coordinate Plane?

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A coordinate plane is a two-dimensional surface formed by the intersection of a horizontal line (x-axis) and a vertical line (y-axis).

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CCSS.5.G.A.1

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What is the x-axis?

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The x-axis is the horizontal line in a coordinate plane, where the y-coordinate is zero.

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CCSS.5.G.A.1

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What is the y-axis?

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The y-axis is the vertical line in a coordinate plane, where the x-coordinate is zero.

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CCSS.5.G.A.1

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What is a Quadrant in a coordinate plane?

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A quadrant is one of the four sections of a coordinate plane, created by the x-axis and y-axis.

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CCSS.5.G.A.1

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What is Prime Factorization?

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Prime factorization is the process of breaking down a number into its prime number factors.

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What is the Greatest Common Factor (GCF)?

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The GCF is the largest number that divides two or more numbers without leaving a remainder.