Unit 1-3 Key Vocab Review

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Numerical factor of a term.

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coefficient

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A term without a variable.

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constant

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Multiply each addend by the number outside: a(b + c) = ab + ac, a(b - c) = ab - ac.

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Distributive Property

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A mathematical sentence stating two expressions are equal. Example: 3 x (7 + 8) = 9 x 5

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equation

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A number indicating how many times a number is multiplied by itself.

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exponent

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Definition of expression?

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mathematical combination of numbers, variables, and operations.

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Like terms are:

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Terms with the same variables raised to the same power.

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A letter or symbol representing an unspecified value.

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variable

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Examples: √2, π

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real numbers

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Numbers in the form a/b, where a and b are integers and b ≠ 0.

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rational numbers