Mathematical Terms and Definitions

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expression

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Math statement that uses numbers and symbols, no equal sign

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power

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How many times to multiply a number by itself

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coefficient

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Value of the numerical expression found by substituting number one into all the variables

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cubed

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When a number is raised to the 3rd power (multiplied 3 times)

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equation

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Mathematical statement that two expressions are equal

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exponent

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Tells how many times to multiply a number by itself

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independent variable

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Value does not depend on the value of another variable

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dependent variable

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Value depends on the value of another variable

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squared

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When a number is raised to the second power (multiplied twice)

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term

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A number, variable, or product or quotient of numbers