Quiz about Mathematics Vocabulary Definitions

Question 1

A method for estimating a group of numbers by slightly adjusting some or all of the numbers to allow for easy mental computation is called ________.

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compatible numbers

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rounding off

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prime numbers

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factorization

Question 2

A method for adjusting an estimate to draw closer to an exact calculation is called ________.

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compensation

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approximation

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extrapolation

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estimation

Question 3

The set of positive numbers that begins at one and increases by increments of one each time {1, 2, 3, ..., n} is called ________.

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counting (natural) numbers

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whole numbers

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prime numbers

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even numbers

Question 4

The number that is being divided is called the ________.

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dividend

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divisor

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quotient

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remainder

Question 5

The number the dividend is being divided by is called the ________.

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divisor

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product

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sum

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quotient

Question 6

Reasoning to determine an approximate value is called ________.

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estimation

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calculation

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measurement

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comparison

Question 7

A number multiplied by another number to find a product is called a ________.

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factor

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sum

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quotient

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difference

Question 8

Efficient application of procedures with accuracy is called ________.

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fluency

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creativity

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memorization

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estimation

Question 9

The total when two or more factors are multiplied is called the ________.

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product

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sum

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difference

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quotient

Question 10

A method for estimating a number by increasing or retaining a specific place value digit according to specific rules and changing all trailing digits to zero is called ________.

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rounding

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multiplying

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dividing

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subtracting

Question 11

A linear model used to illustrate number relationships is called a ________.

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strip diagram

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bar graph

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pie chart

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number line

Question 12

The set of counting (natural) numbers and zero {0, 1, 2, 3, ..., n} is called ________.

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whole numbers

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prime numbers

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odd numbers

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integers

Question 13

A whole number with more than two factors is called a ________.

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composite number

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prime number

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even number

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odd number

Question 14

A mathematical statement composed of algebraic and/or numeric expressions set equal to each other is called an ________.

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equation

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variable

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coefficient

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expression

Question 15

A mathematical phrase, with no equal sign or comparison symbol, that may contain a number(s), an unknown(s), and/or an operator(s) is called an ________.

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expression

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equation

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inequality

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function

Question 16

Symbols to show a group of terms and/or expressions within a mathematical expression are called ________.

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grouping symbols

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operation symbols

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variable symbols

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function symbols

Question 17

The rules of which calculations are performed first when simplifying an expression are called the ________.

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order of operations

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commutative property

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distributive law

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associative property

Question 18

A whole number greater than 1 with exactly two factors, 1 and the number itself is called a ________.

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prime number

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composite number

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even number

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odd number

Question 19

The amount available in an account for a person, business, or organization to spend is called ________.

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available balance

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gross income

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net profit

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credit limit

Question 20

To reconcile your budget to ensure the amount of income and expenditures are equivalent is to ________.

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balance a budget

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increase your expenses

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ignore your income

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spend more than you earn

Question 21

A monthly or yearly spending and savings plan for an individual, family, business, or organization is called a ________.

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budget

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invoice

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receipt

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contract

Question 22

A written document telling the financial institution to pay a specific amount of money from your account to a specific person or organization is called a ________.

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check

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invoice

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receipt

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deposit slip

Question 23

A card that can be used to borrow money from financial institutions, stores, or other businesses in order to buy products and services on credit is called a ________.

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credit card

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debit card

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gift card

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loyalty card

Question 24

A bankcard issued by a financial institution that is electronically linked to an individual's checking account for the purpose of making banking transactions, making payments for services, and/or making purchases is called a ________.

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debit card

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credit card

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gift card

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prepaid card

Question 25

Payments using security features on the Internet are called ________.

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electronic payment (e-payment)

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manual payment

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cash on delivery

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postal order

Question 26

Payment for goods and services is called an ________.

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expense

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income

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asset

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liability

Question 27

A formal record of the transactions made by a person, business, or other organization is called ________.

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financial records

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meeting minutes

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inventory list

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employee handbook

Question 28

The total amount of personal income prior to taxes and deductions is called ________.

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gross income

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net income

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disposable income

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taxable income

Question 29

Money earned or received is called ________.

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income

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expense

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debt

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loan

Question 30

Money paid by an employee or business to the federal government based on an individual's or business' income as required by law is called ________.

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income tax

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property tax

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sales tax

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excise tax

Question 31

The income that remains after taxes and other deductions are taken from an individual's gross income is called ________.

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net income

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gross income

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disposable tax

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total revenue

Question 32

Money collected by an employer from an employee's salary based on the employee's income that is paid to the federal government on behalf of the employee as required by law is called ________.

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payroll tax

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sales tax

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property tax

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excise tax

Question 33

The amount of money collected from the property owner based on the value of a property for the local government as required by law is called ________.

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property tax

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income tax

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sales tax

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excise duty

Question 34

What is the term for a small table to track deposits added to account, expenses withdrawn from account, and current available balance?

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register

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invoice

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ledger

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statement

Question 35

What is the term for the amount of money collected by a store (retailer), in addition to a good or service that was purchased, for the local government as required by law?

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sales tax

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income tax

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property tax

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import duty

Question 36

What is the term for a specific time or instance when money changes hands?

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transaction

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balance

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deposit

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statement

Question 37

What is the term for considering the value of two numbers to determine which number is greater or less or if the numbers are equal in value?

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compare numbers

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add numbers

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multiply numbers

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subtract numbers

Question 38

What is the term for a number in the base-10 place value system used to represent a quantity that may include part of a whole and is recorded with a decimal point separating the whole from the part?

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decimal number

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integer

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fraction

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whole number

Question 39

What is the representation of a number as a sum of place values called?

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expanded form

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standard form

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scientific notation

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fractional form

Question 40

What is the representation of a number as a sum of place values where each term is shown as a digit(s) times its place value called?

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expanded notation

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scientific notation

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standard form

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factorization

Question 41

What is a symbol used to name a number called?

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numeral

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digit

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variable

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operator

Question 42

What is the term for arranging a set of numbers based on their numerical value?

Accepted Answer

order numbers

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multiply numbers

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subtract numbers

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divide numbers

Question 43

What is the value of a digit as determined by its location in a number such as ones, tens, hundreds, one thousands, ten thousands, etc. called?

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place value

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digit sum

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number line

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base value

Question 44

What is the set of numbers that can be expressed as a fraction where a and b are counting (natural) numbers called?

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positive rational numbers

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irrational numbers

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whole numbers

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complex numbers

Question 45

What is the representation of a number using digits (e.g., 985,156,789.782) called?

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standard form

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expanded form

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word form

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scientific notation

Question 46

What is the representation of a number using written words called?

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word form

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expanded form

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standard form

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numeral form

Question 47

What is the part of a fraction written below the fraction bar that tells the total number of equal parts in a whole or set called?

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denominator

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numerator

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quotient

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product

Question 48

A number that has a numerator and denominator and shows a whole being divided into equal parts is called a ________.

Accepted Answer

Fraction

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Decimal

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Integer

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Percentage

Question 49

A number in the form of a fraction where the numerator is smaller than the denominator is called a ________.

Accepted Answer

improper fraction

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mixed fraction

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whole number

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decimal

Question 50

The least common multiple of the denominators of two or more fractions is called the ________.

Accepted Answer

least common denominator (LCD)

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greatest common factor (GCF)

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lowest term

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reciprocal

Question 51

A number that is composed of a whole number and a fraction is called a ________.

Accepted Answer

mixed number

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improper fraction

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decimal number

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prime number

Question 52

The part of a fraction written above the fraction bar that tells the number of fractional parts specified or being considered is called the ________.

Accepted Answer

numerator

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denominator

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quotient

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divisor

Question 53

A number in the form of a fraction where the numerator is smaller than the denominator is called a ________.

Accepted Answer

proper fraction

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improper fraction

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mixed fraction

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whole number

Question 54

A fraction where the numerator is one is called a ________.

Accepted Answer

unit fraction

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improper fraction

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mixed fraction

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proper fraction

Question 55

Two rays with a common endpoint (the vertex) form an ________.

Accepted Answer

angle

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circle

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line segment

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polygon

Question 56

Angle marks indicating angles of the same measure are called ________.

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angle congruency marks

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angle bisectors

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parallel marks

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perpendicular marks

Question 57

The measurement attribute that describes the number of square units a figure or region covers (A=LxW) is called ________.

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area

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volume

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perimeter

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length

Question 58

Characteristics that define a geometric figure (e.g., sides, vertices, etc.) are called ________ of two-dimensional figures.

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attributes

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angles

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measurements

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patterns

Question 59

Any two congruent, opposite, and parallel faces shaped like rectangles; exactly 3 possible sets in a rectangular prism are called ________.

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bases of a rectangular prism

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edges of a rectangular prism

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vertices of a rectangular prism

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diagonals of a rectangular prism

Question 60

Applying an attribute to categorize a sorted group is called to ________.

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classify

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identify

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separate

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combine

Question 61

Of equal measure, having exactly the same size and same shape is called ________.

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congruent

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parallel

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perpendicular

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similar

Question 62

A change from one measurement unit to another measurement unit without changing the amount is called ________.

Accepted Answer

conversion

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expansion

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reduction

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multiplication

Question 63

Where the sides of two faces meet on a three-dimensional figure is called an ________.

Accepted Answer

edge

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vertex

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angle

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corner

Question 64

All angles in a polygon are congruent in measure is called ________.

Accepted Answer

equiangular

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scalene

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isosceles

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concave

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