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Terms in this set (531)
To enable a student to become conversant with a
Purpose of the module
variety of basic quantitative techniques.
A set of rules that defines the correct sequence to
Order of operations
evaluate a mathematical expression.
Symbols used in mathematics to group parts of an
Brackets
expression.
Symbols that represent numbers in mathematical
Variables
expressions or equations.
Laws that state the order of addition or multiplication
Commutative laws
does not change the result.
Laws that state the way numbers are grouped in
Associative laws
addition or multiplication does not change the result.
Distributive law A law that states a(b + c) = ab + ac.
Different categories of fractions, such as proper,
Types of fractions
improper, and mixed fractions.
The process of simplifying a fraction to its lowest
Reducing fractions
terms.
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The process of multiplying the numerators and
Multiplication of fractions
denominators of two fractions.
The process of multiplying by the reciprocal of the
Division of fractions
divisor fraction.
The process of finding a common denominator and
Adding fractions
summing the numerators.
The process of finding a common denominator and
Subtracting fractions
subtracting the numerators.
Numbers that include a decimal point to represent a
Decimals
fraction of a whole.
Positive powers Numbers raised to a power greater than zero.
Numbers raised to a power less than zero,
Negative powers
representing the reciprocal.
A value that, when multiplied by itself, gives the
Square root
original number.
Cube and higher order Values that, when raised to a specified power, yield
roots the original number.
Fractional exponents Exponents that are fractions, indicating roots.
A comparison of two quantities expressed as a
Ratios
fraction.
Proportion An equation that states two ratios are equal.
Percentages A way of expressing a number as a fraction of 100.
A line that represents numbers in a continuous
The number line
manner.
Positive and negative Numbers that are greater than zero and less than
numbers zero, respectively.
Summation The process of adding a sequence of numbers.
Multiplication rules Guidelines that dictate how to multiply numbers.
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The International System of Units used for
SI system
measurement.
Length A measure of distance.
The measure of the extent of a two-dimensional
Area
surface.
The measure of space occupied by a three-
Volume
dimensional object.
A relation that assigns exactly one output for each
What is a function?
input.
Mathematical expressions that show the relationship
Formulas
between different variables.
A specific type of relation where each input
Functions
corresponds to one output.
A way to denote functions, typically using f(x) to
Function notation
represent the output of function f for input x.
The process of plotting the points that represent the
Graphing functions outputs of a function for given inputs on a coordinate
plane.
A two-dimensional coordinate system where each
The Cartesian plane
point is defined by an ordered pair (x, y).
Functions that create a straight line when graphed,
Linear functions
typically represented in the form y = mx + b.
Characteristics of linear Properties such as slope and y-intercept that define
functions the behavior of linear functions.
The slope of the straight A measure of the steepness of a line, calculated as the
line rise over run between two points.
Using two points to A method that involves finding the slope and y-
determine the equation of intercept using coordinates of two points on the line.
a straight line
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Refers to a linear function that passes through the
Special case: b = 0
origin, represented as y = mx.
Refers to a horizontal line, represented as y = b, where
Special case: a = 0
b is a constant.
Special case: Parallel to y- Describes a vertical line where all points have the
axis same x-coordinate.
Lines that have the same slope but different y-
Special case: Parallel lines
intercepts.
Functions that can be represented by a polynomial of
Quadratic functions
degree two, typically in the form y = ax^2 + bx + c.
The highest or lowest point of a parabola, which
Turning point - vertex represents the maximum or minimum value of a
quadratic function.
Points where a graph intersects the axes; x-intercepts
Intercepts
occur where y = 0, and y-intercepts occur where x = 0.
A value calculated from the coefficients of a quadratic
Discriminant
equation that determines the nature of its roots.
A function of the form y = a * b^x, where b is a
Exponential function
positive constant and x is the exponent.
The inverse of exponential functions, typically
Logarithmic functions
expressed as y = log_b(x), where b is the base.
Linear equations in one Equations that can be expressed in the form ax + b = 0,
variable where a and b are constants.
What is an equation in one An equation that contains only one variable and can
variable? be solved for that variable.
Solving linear equations in The process of isolating the variable on one side of
one variable algebraically the equation to find its value.
A method of finding the solution to an equation by
Solve by x-intercept
determining where the graph intersects the x-axis.
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Terms in this set (531)
To enable a student to become conversant with a
Purpose of the module
variety of basic quantitative techniques.
A set of rules that defines the correct sequence to
Order of operations
evaluate a mathematical expression.
Symbols used in mathematics to group parts of an
Brackets
expression.
Symbols that represent numbers in mathematical
Variables
expressions or equations.
Laws that state the order of addition or multiplication
Commutative laws
does not change the result.
Laws that state the way numbers are grouped in
Associative laws
addition or multiplication does not change the result.
Distributive law A law that states a(b + c) = ab + ac.
Different categories of fractions, such as proper,
Types of fractions
improper, and mixed fractions.
The process of simplifying a fraction to its lowest
Reducing fractions
terms.
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The process of multiplying the numerators and
Multiplication of fractions
denominators of two fractions.
The process of multiplying by the reciprocal of the
Division of fractions
divisor fraction.
The process of finding a common denominator and
Adding fractions
summing the numerators.
The process of finding a common denominator and
Subtracting fractions
subtracting the numerators.
Numbers that include a decimal point to represent a
Decimals
fraction of a whole.
Positive powers Numbers raised to a power greater than zero.
Numbers raised to a power less than zero,
Negative powers
representing the reciprocal.
A value that, when multiplied by itself, gives the
Square root
original number.
Cube and higher order Values that, when raised to a specified power, yield
roots the original number.
Fractional exponents Exponents that are fractions, indicating roots.
A comparison of two quantities expressed as a
Ratios
fraction.
Proportion An equation that states two ratios are equal.
Percentages A way of expressing a number as a fraction of 100.
A line that represents numbers in a continuous
The number line
manner.
Positive and negative Numbers that are greater than zero and less than
numbers zero, respectively.
Summation The process of adding a sequence of numbers.
Multiplication rules Guidelines that dictate how to multiply numbers.
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The International System of Units used for
SI system
measurement.
Length A measure of distance.
The measure of the extent of a two-dimensional
Area
surface.
The measure of space occupied by a three-
Volume
dimensional object.
A relation that assigns exactly one output for each
What is a function?
input.
Mathematical expressions that show the relationship
Formulas
between different variables.
A specific type of relation where each input
Functions
corresponds to one output.
A way to denote functions, typically using f(x) to
Function notation
represent the output of function f for input x.
The process of plotting the points that represent the
Graphing functions outputs of a function for given inputs on a coordinate
plane.
A two-dimensional coordinate system where each
The Cartesian plane
point is defined by an ordered pair (x, y).
Functions that create a straight line when graphed,
Linear functions
typically represented in the form y = mx + b.
Characteristics of linear Properties such as slope and y-intercept that define
functions the behavior of linear functions.
The slope of the straight A measure of the steepness of a line, calculated as the
line rise over run between two points.
Using two points to A method that involves finding the slope and y-
determine the equation of intercept using coordinates of two points on the line.
a straight line
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Refers to a linear function that passes through the
Special case: b = 0
origin, represented as y = mx.
Refers to a horizontal line, represented as y = b, where
Special case: a = 0
b is a constant.
Special case: Parallel to y- Describes a vertical line where all points have the
axis same x-coordinate.
Lines that have the same slope but different y-
Special case: Parallel lines
intercepts.
Functions that can be represented by a polynomial of
Quadratic functions
degree two, typically in the form y = ax^2 + bx + c.
The highest or lowest point of a parabola, which
Turning point - vertex represents the maximum or minimum value of a
quadratic function.
Points where a graph intersects the axes; x-intercepts
Intercepts
occur where y = 0, and y-intercepts occur where x = 0.
A value calculated from the coefficients of a quadratic
Discriminant
equation that determines the nature of its roots.
A function of the form y = a * b^x, where b is a
Exponential function
positive constant and x is the exponent.
The inverse of exponential functions, typically
Logarithmic functions
expressed as y = log_b(x), where b is the base.
Linear equations in one Equations that can be expressed in the form ax + b = 0,
variable where a and b are constants.
What is an equation in one An equation that contains only one variable and can
variable? be solved for that variable.
Solving linear equations in The process of isolating the variable on one side of
one variable algebraically the equation to find its value.
A method of finding the solution to an equation by
Solve by x-intercept
determining where the graph intersects the x-axis.
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