Mathematical Concepts Flashcards

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absolute value

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Distance from zero on a number line; always positive.

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algebraic expression

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A mathematical phrase that has at least one variable, and it can contain numbers and operation symbols. Example: 2a + b.

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algorithm

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A process or description of steps you can follow to complete a mathematical calculation.

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Benchmark fractions

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Common fractions used to estimate the value of other fractions, such as 0, 1/2, and 1.

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Benchmark percents

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Commonly used percents like 1%, 5%, 10%, 25%, 50%, and 100%.

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Box-and-whisker plot

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A graph that displays the five-number summary of a data set: the median, the upper and lower quartiles (Q1 and Q3), and the minimum and maximum values.

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Categorical data

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Data for which each piece fits into exactly one of several different groups or categories, such as animals or colors.

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Clusters

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Areas of the graph where data are grouped close together.

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Coefficient

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A number that is multiplied by a variable in an algebraic expression.

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composite solid

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A composite solid is made up of more than one geometric solid.