Mathematical Terms and Definitions

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The process of simplifying expressions or equations by combining like terms or multiplying; to express a number as the sums of their place value (multiply to remove () or combining like terms).

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Expressions

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A statement involving at least two different numbers, known or unknown, and at least one mathematical operation. (numbers and symbols grouped together to show value).

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Rational

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Comparison between two numbers.

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Coefficient

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A number used to multiply a variable.

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Quantity

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How much there is of something.

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Numerical

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Relating to or expressed by number or numbers.

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Evaluate

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Calculate the value.

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Whole number

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Any number without fractions, decimal parts, or negative numbers.

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Exponent

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The part of a number that says how many times to use that number to multiply itself by.

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Operation

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A mathematical process, the most common operations are to add, subtract, multiply, or divide.