Math Vocabulary for Middle School

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What is EXPONENTIAL NOTATION?

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Exponential notation is a way to express numbers using a base and an exponent. For example, 5^4 means 5 multiplied by itself 4 times.

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What are Parallel Lines?

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Parallel lines are lines in a plane that are always the same distance apart and never intersect.

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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 like x or y.

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What is the x-coordinate in an ordered pair?

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The x-coordinate is the first number in an ordered pair, indicating the position along the horizontal axis.

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What is an Operator in mathematics?

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An operator is a symbol that represents a mathematical operation, such as + (addition), - (subtraction), x (multiplication), or ÷ (division).

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What is a Proportion?

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A proportion is an equation that states that two ratios are equal.

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What is the Mean in mathematics?

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The mean is the average of a set of numbers, calculated by adding all the numbers together and dividing by the count of numbers.

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What is an Integer?

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An integer is a whole number that can be positive, negative, or zero, but not a fraction or decimal.

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What is the y-coordinate in an ordered pair?

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The y-coordinate is the second number in an ordered pair, indicating the position along the vertical axis.

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What is a Mathematical Expression?

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A mathematical expression is a combination of numbers, variables, and operators that represents a value.