Mathematical Vocabulary

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Quantity

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A property that can exist as a multitude or magnitude.

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Constant

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A value that does not change.

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Ratio

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A relationship between two numbers indicating how many times the first number contains the second.

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Rate

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A specific kind of ratio, in which two measurements are related to each other.

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Unit Rate

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A rate with a denominator of one.

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Unit (of measure)

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A standard quantity used to specify measurements.

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Dimensional Analysis

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A method to convert one kind of unit to another.

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Conversion factor

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A ratio used to convert from one unit to another.

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Variable

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A symbol used to represent a number in expressions or equations.

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Proportion

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An equation stating that two ratios are equal.