Test Prep - Math Vocabulary

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Algorithm

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A set of steps used to solve math problems. It is also called the written method.

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Area

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The amount of space inside of a closed 2D figure. Lenth x Width = Area

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Attribute

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Any characterisic of a polygon, such as number of sides or angles, lenghts of sides, or angle measures.

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Base (in a power)

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In a power, the nummber that is used as a repeated factor.

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Base ten

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Place value system. The value of each place is 10 times the value of the place to the right and 1/10 of the value to the left.

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Category

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A collection of objects based on common attributes. Usually grouped together using a venn diagram.

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Coordinate Plane

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A two-dimensional grid using two axes.

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Cubic Unit

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The volume of a unit cube.

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Decimal

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A number that has a decimal point that seperates a whole number from part of a whole number.

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Decimal Point

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The dot used in a number that seperates the ones place from the tenths place.