MATH VOCABULARY

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What is the sum in mathematics?

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The sum is the result of adding two or more numbers together.

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CCSS.1.OA.A.1

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What is a numerator?

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The numerator is the top part of a fraction that indicates how many parts of the whole are being considered.

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CCSS.3.NF.A.1

CCSS.3.NF.A.2B

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What is the Y-axis on a coordinate plane?

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The Y-axis is the vertical line on a coordinate plane that represents the value of the second variable in a pair of coordinates.

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CCSS.5.G.A.1

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What does difference mean in mathematics?

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The difference is the result of subtracting one number from another.

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CCSS.5.NBT.B.7

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What is a quotient?

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The quotient is the result of dividing one number by another.

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CCSS.3.OA.A.2

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What is a fraction?

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A fraction represents a part of a whole and consists of a numerator and a denominator.

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CCSS.3.NF.A.1

CCSS.3.NF.A.2B

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What is the denominator in a fraction?

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The denominator is the bottom part of a fraction that indicates the total number of equal parts the whole is divided into.

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CCSS.3.NF.A.1

CCSS.3.NF.A.2B

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What is an equation?

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An equation is a mathematical statement that asserts the equality of two expressions.

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CCSS.6.EE.A.2C

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What is a variable in mathematics?

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A variable is a symbol used to represent an unknown value in mathematical expressions or equations.

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CCSS.6.EE.A.2B

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What is a coordinate plane?

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A coordinate plane is a two-dimensional surface formed by the intersection of a horizontal line (X-axis) and a vertical line (Y-axis).

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CCSS.5.G.A.1