CPM Algebra 1 Vocabulary Definitions Chapter 9 and 10

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Absolute Value

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The distance a number is from zero on the number line; always positive.

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Algebra Tiles

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Visual tools used to model expressions, equations, and factoring with tiles that represent units, variables, and products.

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All Real Numbers

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A solution set that includes every real number; often occurs when both sides of an equation are equivalent.

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Association

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The relationship between two variables shown in a scatterplot (positive, negative, or none).

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Boundary Line

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A line on a graph that separates solutions from non-solutions for an inequality.

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Boundary Point

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A specific point that divides solutions from non-solutions on a number line or graph.

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Boxplot

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A graph that shows the five-number summary of a set of data: minimum, Q1, median, Q3, and maximum.

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Categorical Data

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Data that can be sorted into groups or categories, like colors or types.

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Center

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A value that represents the middle of a data set; examples are mean and median.

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Combining Like Terms

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The process of simplifying an expression by adding or subtracting terms that have the same variables and exponents.