6th Grade Math Vocabulary Terms

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What is a variable?

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A symbol used to represent an unknown number in expressions or equations.

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Define 'integer'.

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A whole number; a number that is not a fraction.

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What is a fraction?

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

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Explain 'decimal'.

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A fraction whose denominator is a power of ten and is written with a decimal point.

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What is a ratio?

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A relationship between two numbers indicating how many times the first number contains the second.

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Define 'percent'.

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A part or other object per hundred.

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What is an equation?

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A statement that the values of two mathematical expressions are equal.

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Explain 'expression'.

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A combination of numbers, symbols, and operators (such as + and ×) that represents a value.

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What is a coefficient?

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A numerical or constant quantity placed before and multiplying the variable in an algebraic expression.

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Define 'mean'.

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The average of a set of numbers, calculated by dividing the sum of the values by their number.