Math Definitions - Flashcards

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Place Value

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The value of a number in a place.

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Exponent

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Tells us h.ow many time we need to multiply a number by itself.

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Squaring a number

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Multiplying a number by itself. (ex: 4x4 = 16)

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Sum

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The answer when adding numbers together.

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Difference

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The answer when subtracting numbers.

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Product

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The answer when multiplying numbers together.

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Quotient

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The answer when dividing numbers together.

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Square Root

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Gives a number that can be squared to get that original number.

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Inverse Operation

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The opposite of another operation. Ex: Subtraction is the inverse operation of addition.