ALGEBRA
1.absolute value - ANSWER The distance between a real number and zero on a
number line.
2. additive inverse - ANSWER The opposite of a number. When added together,
the sum is zero.
3. algebraic expression - ANSWER A collection of numbers and variables with at
least one arithmetic operation.
4. associative property - ANSWER The grouping of terms within expressions
involving addition or multiplication does not change the value. Ex: (a+b) + c = a +
(b+c)
5. axis of symmetry - ANSWER The line that divides a graph into two symmetrical
parts.
6. base - ANSWER The repeated factor of a number written in exponential form.
7. binomial - ANSWER A two-term polynomial.
8. coefficient - ANSWER The numerical value of a term.
9. combine like terms - ANSWER Adding or subtracting terms that have the same
variable(s) and exponent(s).
, 10. commutative property - ANSWER Changing the order of addition or
multiplication does not change the value. Ex: a+b+c = c+a+b
11. compound inequality - ANSWER Two inequalities combined in one statement
by the word and or or.
12. consistent system - ANSWER A system of equations with at least one solution.
13. constant - ANSWER A term with no variables.
14. coordinate plane - ANSWER Formed by two number lines that cross each other
at zero.
15. coordinates - ANSWER Ordered pairs that identify points on a plane.
16. deductive reasoning - ANSWER The process of using logic to draw conclusions.
17. denominator - ANSWER The lower half of a fraction.
18. dependent system - ANSWER A system of equations that has infinite solutions.
19. difference - ANSWER The answer to a subtraction problem.
20. difference of two squares - ANSWER A binomial whose terms are perfect
squares being subtracted.
1.absolute value - ANSWER The distance between a real number and zero on a
number line.
2. additive inverse - ANSWER The opposite of a number. When added together,
the sum is zero.
3. algebraic expression - ANSWER A collection of numbers and variables with at
least one arithmetic operation.
4. associative property - ANSWER The grouping of terms within expressions
involving addition or multiplication does not change the value. Ex: (a+b) + c = a +
(b+c)
5. axis of symmetry - ANSWER The line that divides a graph into two symmetrical
parts.
6. base - ANSWER The repeated factor of a number written in exponential form.
7. binomial - ANSWER A two-term polynomial.
8. coefficient - ANSWER The numerical value of a term.
9. combine like terms - ANSWER Adding or subtracting terms that have the same
variable(s) and exponent(s).
, 10. commutative property - ANSWER Changing the order of addition or
multiplication does not change the value. Ex: a+b+c = c+a+b
11. compound inequality - ANSWER Two inequalities combined in one statement
by the word and or or.
12. consistent system - ANSWER A system of equations with at least one solution.
13. constant - ANSWER A term with no variables.
14. coordinate plane - ANSWER Formed by two number lines that cross each other
at zero.
15. coordinates - ANSWER Ordered pairs that identify points on a plane.
16. deductive reasoning - ANSWER The process of using logic to draw conclusions.
17. denominator - ANSWER The lower half of a fraction.
18. dependent system - ANSWER A system of equations that has infinite solutions.
19. difference - ANSWER The answer to a subtraction problem.
20. difference of two squares - ANSWER A binomial whose terms are perfect
squares being subtracted.
