Pre-Algebra MAP Vocabulary Review

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Which sides are the legs of a right triangle?

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The legs of a right triangle are the two sides that form the right angle, typically referred to as 'a' and 'b'.

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What is an Expression in mathematics?

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An expression is a sentence with a minimum of two numbers and at least one math operation in it.

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What does Initial Value refer to in a linear equation?

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The initial value refers to the y-intercept, which is the point where the line crosses the y-axis.

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What does Clockwise mean in terms of direction?

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Clockwise refers to the direction of rotation that follows the movement of the hands of a clock.

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What is Slope in mathematics?

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Slope is the rate of change of a line, indicating how steep the line is.

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What is the y-intercept?

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The y-intercept is the point where a line crosses the y-axis, represented as 'b' in the equation y = mx + b.

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What is Rate of Change?

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Rate of Change is a measure of how much a quantity changes in relation to another quantity, often represented by the slope.

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What is a Linear Equation?

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A linear equation is an equation that makes a straight line when graphed, typically in the form y = mx + b.

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What is a Variable in mathematics?

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A variable is a symbol used to represent an unknown value, often denoted by letters such as x or y.

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What is a Coefficient?

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A coefficient is a numerical factor in a term of an algebraic expression, indicating how many times the variable is multiplied.