Unit 2 Math Vocabulary

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Proportional Relationships

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A relationship between two quantities where the ratio is constant.

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Constant of Proportionality

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The constant value of the ratio of two proportional quantities.

Also known as the COP or the number we multiple by.

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Equivalent Ratios

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Two ratios that express the same relationship between numbers.

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Equation

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A mathematical statement that shows the equality of two expressions.

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Variables

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Symbols used to represent numbers in equations or expressions.

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Numerator

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The top number in a fraction, representing the number of parts considered.

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Denominator

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The bottom number in a fraction, representing the total number of equal parts.

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Fraction

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A numerical quantity that is not a whole number, representing a part of a whole.

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Unit

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A standard quantity used in measurement.

Examples: feet, inches, hour, minutes, centimeters, meters, etc.