Mathematics Vocabulary

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interpret

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to explain something so that people can understand it better

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measurement

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the process of finding out how much of something there is

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determine

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to figure out the answer or solution to a problem or question

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equation

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kind of like a math puzzle that we use to solve problems

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plot

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to mark a point or points on a graph to show where they are located

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equivalent

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having the same value or amount

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solve

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to find the answer to a problem or equation

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round

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to make a number simpler but still close in value

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explanation

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to describe how and why a math problem works, so you can understand how to solve it

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estimate

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a guess of what you think the answer might be