JG Unit 3 Vocab

What is the definition of an equation?

• A mathematical statement that asserts the equality of two expressions

• A symbol that represents an unknown quantity

• A fixed value that does not change in a mathematical expression

• To improve, make better, correct a flaw or shortcoming

What is the definition of a variable?

• A mathematical statement that asserts the equality of two expressions

• A symbol that represents an unknown quantity

• A fixed value that does not change in a mathematical expression

• To improve, make better, correct a flaw or shortcoming

What is the definition of a constant?

• A mathematical statement that asserts the equality of two expressions

• A symbol that represents an unknown quantity

• A fixed value that does not change in a mathematical expression

• To improve, make better, correct a flaw or shortcoming

What is the definition of ameliorate?

• A mathematical statement that asserts the equality of two expressions

• A symbol that represents an unknown quantity

• A fixed value that does not change in a mathematical expression

• To improve, make better, correct a flaw or shortcoming

What is the definition of bombastic?

• A mathematical statement that asserts the equality of two expressions

• A symbol that represents an unknown quantity

• A fixed value that does not change in a mathematical expression

• Pompous or overblown in language; full of high-sounding words intended to conceal a lack of ideas; pretentious

What is the definition of epitome?

• A mathematical statement that asserts the equality of two expressions

• A symbol that represents an unknown quantity

• A fixed value that does not change in a mathematical expression

• An instance that represents a larger reality; a summary, condensed account; a person or thing that is a perfect example of a particular quality

What is the definition of geocentric?

• A mathematical statement that asserts the equality of two expressions

• A symbol that represents an unknown quantity

• Earth-centered universe. Earth located in the center/middle

• To improve, make better, correct a flaw or shortcoming

What is the definition of retrograde?

• A mathematical statement that asserts the equality of two expressions

• A symbol that represents an unknown quantity

• This is when a planet appears to REVERSE its direction of motion and, for a time, moves toward the west

• To improve, make better, correct a flaw or shortcoming

What is the definition of astrology?

• A mathematical statement that asserts the equality of two expressions

• The belief that the positions of the celestial objects (planets, stars, etc.) influence events on the Earth

• A fixed value that does not change in a mathematical expression

• To improve, make better, correct a flaw or shortcoming

What is the definition of an epicycle?

• A mathematical statement that asserts the equality of two expressions

• A symbol that represents an unknown quantity

• A circle in which a planet moves that has a center that moves along another larger circle

• To improve, make better, correct a flaw or shortcoming