Mathematics Vocabulary

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coordinate plane

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A plane that is formed when two number lines intersect at a right angle.

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evaluate

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To find the value of a numerical expression by completing each operation.

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numerical expression

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A combination of numbers and at least one operation, such as 9-4.

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ordered pair

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A pair of numbers that is used to name a point on a coordinate plane.

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order of operations

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A set of rules that show the order in which operations in a numerical expression should be done.

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origin

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The point on a coordinate plane where the vertical axis meets the horizontal axis.

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sequence

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A list of numbers that follow a specific pattern.

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term

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A number in a pattern or sequence.

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x-coordinate

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The first part of an ordered pair that shows how far away from the y-axis the point is.

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y-coordinate

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The second part of an ordered pair that shows how far away from the x-axis the point is.