Mathematics Vocabulary Flashcard

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What does it mean to interpret in mathematics?

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To make sense of or explain the meaning of mathematical information or data.

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What is the process of addition in mathematics?

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To put two or more addends together to find the whole.

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What is an addend?

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A number that is being added in an equation.

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What is the sum in an addition equation?

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The total or answer to an addition equation.

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What is an equation?

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A number sentence that shows the equality of two expressions.

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What is the difference between an equation and an expression?

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An equation includes an equals sign and shows equality, while an expression does not.

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What is the commutative property of addition?

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The property that states that changing the order of addends does not change the sum.

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What is the associative property of addition?

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The property that states that the way in which addends are grouped does not change the sum.

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What is a mathematical operation?

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A procedure or action performed on numbers, such as addition, subtraction, multiplication, or division.

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What is a variable in mathematics?

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A symbol used to represent an unknown value in an equation or expression.