Mathematics Terms and Definitions

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additive inverse

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two numbers that when added have a sum of zero.

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absolute value

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The distance of a number from zero on the number line. Always Positive

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integers

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The set of whole numbers and their opposites.

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exponent

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The number that tells how many equal factors there are.

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equation

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A group of numbers, variables, and operations with an equal sign.

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histogram

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A bar graph in which labels for the bars are numerical intervals.

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inferences

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The act or process of deriving logical conclusions from premises known or assumed to be true.

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multiplicative inverse

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Two numbers that when multiplied have a product of 1.

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negative numbers

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Numbers less than 0

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number line

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A diagram that represents numbers as points on a line.