8th Grade Math Vocabulary

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What is a Cluster in a graph?

Back

A group of closely gathered dots on a graph.

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What is Volume?

Back

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

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What is an Integer?

Back

A set of Whole numbers and their opposites.

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What are Alternate Exterior Angles?

Back

A pair of angles on opposite sides, on the outside of the parallel lines.

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What does Translation mean in geometry?

Back

Slides.

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What is a Polygon?

Back

A closed figure with three or more sides.

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What is the Pythagorean Theorem?

Back

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

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What is a Ratio?

Back

A comparison of two quantities by division.

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What is a Proportion?

Back

An equation that states two ratios are equal.

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What is a Function?

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A relation where each input has exactly one output.