WorksheetsMaster Math Vocabulary Definition First
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1.
The magnitude of a number regardless of its sign. Hence, the absolute value of a number "n" is always positive or zero, written as |n|. When the number "n" is represented on a number line, its absolute value is the distance from the origin to that number.
a)
absolute value
b)
conical
c)
accuracy
d)
computation
2.
Also called the modulus of a complex number. The modulus of a complex number z = x + yi, denoted as |z|, is defined as (x2+y2)1/2. It is the distance between the origin and the point representing the complex number.
a)
absolute value (complex number)
b)
addend
c)
circle graph
d)
addition sentence
3.
A measure of the precision of a measurement or value of a quantity.
a)
accuracy
b)
center (of a hyperbola)
c)
capacity
d)
algorithm
4.
A traditional English land measure, equal to 4,840 square yards. It is approximately equal to the area that a pair of oxen could plough in a day.
a)
acre
b)
common difference
c)
arc length
d)
centroid
5.
An angle with a measure between 0° and 90°.
a)
acute angle
b)
conditional convergence
c)
addition (of matrices)
d)
absolute value
6.
A triangle in which all three interior angles are acute (less than 90°).
a)
acute triangle
b)
centroid
c)
calculus
d)
addition formula
7.
To combine two or more numbers into one equivalent number (called sum), represented by the symbol +.
a)
add
b)
average
c)
acute angle
d)
arithmetic series
8.
One of the numbers that are being added together in a sum.
a)
addend
b)
conditional convergence
c)
antiderivative
d)
class (in algebra)
9.
The process of combining two or more numbers into one equivalent number (called sum), represented by the symbol +.
a)
addition
b)
Bernoulli trial
c)
binary operation
d)
corner
10.
If the complex numbers z1 and z2 are represented by the points P1 and P2 in the complex plane in which z1=a+bi and z2=c+di, then z1+z2=(a+c)+(b+d)i. z1+z2 can be represented in the complex plane by such a point Q that OP1QP2 forms a parallelogram.
a)
addition (of complex numbers)
b)
Boolean algebra
c)
center
d)
coefficient (in algebraic expressions)
11.
The process of combining two or more fractions into one equivalent number (called sum), represented by the symbol +.
a)
addition (of fractions)
b)
coordinate geometry
c)
class (in algebra)
d)
circular cylinder
12.
The process of combining two or more matrices into one equivalent matrix, represented by the symbol +.
a)
addition (of matrices)
b)
collinear
c)
complex plane
d)
calendar
13.
The process of combining two or more vectors into one equivalent vector, represented by the symbol +.
a)
addition (of vectors)
b)
arithmetic
c)
annulus (plural annuli)
d)
addition (of complex numbers)
14.
The trigonometric functions of the sum or difference of two angles that are expressed in terms of separate functions of the angles.
a)
addition formula
b)
conversion factor
c)
congruent figures
d)
commission
15.
The property that states the sum of a number and its opposite is always zero.
a)
addition property of opposites
b)
construct (in geometry)
c)
additive inverse
d)
binomial distribution
16.
A number sentence used to express addition.
a)
addition sentence
b)
circle graph
c)
absolute value (complex number)
d)
circular cylinder
17.
The number zero is called the additive identity because the addition of zero does not change the value of any number, that is, x + 0 = 0 + x = x for any given real number x.
a)
additive identity
b)
consecutive
c)
annually
d)
asymmetric
18.
The additive inverse of a number is the opposite of that number, that is, the additive inverse of a number x is -x. The sum of a number and its additive inverse is always zero, that is, x + (-x) = 0.
a)
additive inverse
b)
commutative property of addition
c)
component
d)
compound event
19.
Two angles that share the same vertex and have one side in common between them.
a)
adjacent angles
b)
associative
c)
associative
d)
biased sample
20.
Any two faces of a polyhedron that share a common edge.
a)
adjacent faces
b)
compass
c)
biased sample
d)
associative property of addition
21.
One of the sides forming a given angle in a triangle or the side between the given angle and the right angle in a right triangle.
a)
adjacent side (in a triangle)
b)
base (of logarithms)
c)
algorithm
d)
acute angle
22.
Any two sides of a polygon that share a common vertex.
a)
adjacent sides
b)
conversion table
c)
congruent polygons
d)
center
23.
Any hypothesis that has not been ruled out, that is, a hypothesis that may possibly be true.
a)
admissible hypothesis
b)
axiom (postulate)
c)
balance
d)
cell
24.
Following behind or later than.
a)
after
b)
converse
c)
central tendency
d)
compound event
25.
A generalization of arithmetic in which letter symbols are used to represent unknown quantities so that we can generalize specific arithmetic relationships and patterns.
a)
algebra
b)
composite function
c)
calculate (compute)
d)
base (in solid geometry)
26.
An algebraic expression is made up of three things: numbers, variables, and operation signs such as + and -.
a)
algebraic expression
b)
absolute value (complex number)
c)
arcsec (arc secant)
d)
binary number
27.
The system regarding the order of operations that computational devices follow to conduct numerical calculations
a)
algebraic operating system (AOS)
b)
common multiple
c)
arcsec (arc secant)
d)
before
28.
A finite number of steps or routines that detail how to solve a particular problem.
a)
algorithm
b)
adjacent sides
c)
complex number
d)
antecedent
29.
Eight different angles can be formed when a line t (transversal) intersects two other lines m and n at different points.
a)
alternate exterior angles
b)
analogy
c)
conversion table
d)
characteristic (in set)
30.
Either pair of interior angles lying on opposite sides of the transversal, which are formed when a transversal cuts two lines, such as symbol angle3 and symbol angle6 or symbol angle4 and symbol angle5.
a)
alternate interior angles
b)
and
c)
area of a circle
d)
cancel
31.
A series in which the terms of the series are alternately positive and negative such as 1 - 2 + 3 - 4 + 5 - …
a)
alternating series
b)
classify
c)
conjugate of a complex number
d)
angle
32.
The perpendicular distance from one side (called the base) to the farthest point. The dotted line shown in the figure is the altitude of a triangle.
a)
altitude (of a plane figure)
b)
classify
c)
convergent sequence
d)
coordinate plane
33.
The perpendicular distance from the plane containing the base to the highest point in the solid. The dotted line shown in the figure is the altitude of a cone.
a)
altitude (of a solid figure)
b)
coordinate geometry
c)
analogy
d)
calendar
34.
Having more than one possible way, meaning , value, or solution.
a)
ambiguous
b)
compasses
c)
closed figure
d)
arc
35.
A situation in which an ambiguous case occurs in determining a triangle when two sides and an angle (other than the included angle) are known.
a)
ambiguous case
b)
characteristic (in logarithm)
c)
continuous random variable
d)
compass
36.
The maximum distance or value of a varying quantity from its mean or base value, or half the maximum peak-to-peak value of a periodic function such as a simple harmonic motion.
a)
amplitude
b)
additive inverse
c)
continuous random variable
d)
arc-
37.
A traditional clock with a face and hands used to indicate time.
a)
analog clock
b)
composite number
c)
average
d)
cell
38.
A type of reasoning in which it is assumed that if there is a similarity or sameness between two problems or methods in some aspects, they may be alike in other aspects.
a)
analogy
b)
congruent polygons
c)
between (in geometry)
d)
converse
39.
The branch of mathematics that deals with the concepts of limits and convergence.
a)
analysis
b)
closed (under an operation)
c)
addition (of complex numbers)
d)
before
40.
The use of coordinate systems and algebra to study geometry.
a)
analytical geometry (coordinate geometry)
b)
base (of logarithms)
c)
convergent sequence
d)
closed (under an operation)
41.
Another name for torus.
a)
anchor ring
b)
binomial
c)
anchor ring
d)
census
42.
A connective word used in logic.
a)
and
b)
convex
c)
compasses
d)
binomial
43.
The figure formed by two rays from the same initial point.
a)
angle
b)
circumference
c)
arc tanh
d)
breadth
44.
The angle between two intersecting curves is defined as the angle between the two tangents of the two curves at the intersecting point.
a)
angle (between two curves)
b)
absolute value (complex number)
c)
cell
d)
consecutive
45.
The angle between a line and a plane is defined as the angle between the line and its orthogonal projection on the plane.
a)
angle (in space)
b)
convergent series
c)
cent
d)
Bernoulli trial
46.
An angle formed by a horizontal line and a line of sight above it measuring less than 90 degrees.
a)
angle of inclination
b)
arithmetic mean
c)
characteristic (in logarithm)
d)
Argand diagram
47.
A triangle congruence rule that states that when two angles and the included side of one triangle are congruent to the corresponding two angles and the included side of another triangle, the two triangles are congruent.
a)
angle-side-angle (ASA)
b)
Bernoulli trial
c)
composition
d)
anticlockwise
48.
Happening once a year or over a period of one year.
a)
annually
b)
adjacent sides
c)
conjugate angles
d)
cardinal number
49.
An annulus, also called a ring, is the region between two concentric circles. Its area equals the area difference of these two concentric circles, symbol PI(R2-r2), in which R and r are the radii of the larger and smaller circles, respectively.
a)
annulus (plural annuli)
b)
closed surface
c)
concave
d)
axial plane
50.
The "if" part of a conditional statement. It is the part of a conditional statement such that if the antecedent is true, then the other part (the consequent) must also be true.
a)
antecedent
b)
base (in an exponent)
c)
admissible hypothesis
d)
certain
51.
Same as counterclockwise.
a)
anticlockwise
b)
bar chart
c)
annulus (plural annuli)
d)
additive identity
52.
A function whose derivative is the given function, that is, the antiderivative of a given function f(x) is such a function F(x) that dF(x)/dx=f(x) for all x in the domain of f(x).
a)
antiderivative
b)
algebraic operating system (AOS)
c)
conical
d)
complementary angles
53.
A number whose logarithm to a given base "a" is a given number, that is, if y = logax, then x is called the antilogarithm of y to the base a.
a)
antilogarithm
b)
admissible hypothesis
c)
conjugate angles
d)
compasses
54.
A line (or the length of such a line) from the center of a regular polygon to one of its sides, in the direction perpendicular to that side.
a)
apothem
b)
arc length
c)
bisector
d)
additive inverse
55.
A section of a circle that lies between two points on the circle. Any two points on a circle divide that circle into two arcs; the longer one is called the major arc and the shorter one is the minor arc.
a)
arc
b)
consequent (in logic)
c)
arccsc (arc cosecant)
d)
area of a circle
56.
The length of an arc. It can be found with integration.
a)
arc length
b)
common ratio
c)
convex
d)
binomial distribution
57.
An inverse hyperbolic secant.
a)
arc sech
b)
acute triangle
c)
angle
d)
compound event
58.
An inverse hyperbolic sine.
a)
arc sinh
b)
arc sinh
c)
census
d)
antecedent
59.
An inverse hyperbolic tangent.
a)
arc tanh
b)
conjugate of a complex number
c)
area of a triangle
d)
angle (between two curves)
60.
A prefix used to denote the inverse function of a given trigonometric or hyperbolic function.
a)
arc-
b)
absolute value
c)
addend
d)
Cartesian coordinate system
61.
The inverse of the cosine function. Also written arc-cosine, arc-cosx, acos, or cos-1.
a)
arccos (arc cosine)
b)
capacity
c)
clockwise
d)
common tangent
62.
The inverse of the cosecant function. Also written arc-cosecant, arc-cosecx, acsc, cosec-1, or csc-1.
a)
arccsc (arc cosecant)
b)
associative
c)
chord
d)
conical
63.
The inverse of the cotangent function. Also written arc-cotangent, actn, cot-1, cotan-1, or ctn-1.
a)
arcctn (arc cotangent)
b)
cell
c)
after
d)
common difference
64.
The inverse of the secant function. Also written arc-secant, arcsecx, asec, or sec-1.
a)
arcsec (arc secant)
b)
column
c)
antiderivative
d)
commutative property of addition
65.
The inverse of the sine function. Also written sin-1.
a)
arcsin (arc sine)
b)
arc length
c)
complex fraction
d)
addition (of fractions)
66.
The inverse of the tangent function. Also written arc-tangent, atan, or tan-1.
a)
arctan (arc tangent)
b)
absolute value
c)
compatible numbers
d)
analysis
67.
The surface included within a closed figure, measured by the number of square units needed to cover the surface.
a)
area
b)
angle-side-angle (ASA)
c)
angle (in space)
d)
cent
68.
The area of a circle with radius r is equal to symbol PIr2.
a)
area of a circle
b)
composite function
c)
axis (in symmetry)
d)
binomial distribution
69.
The area of a parallelogram is equal to the length of a base multiplied by the height to that base.
a)
area of a parallelogram
b)
conclusion
c)
catenary
d)
arc sech
70.
The area of a rectangle equals the product of its base and its height (or the product of its length and its width). The area of a square is equal to the square of the length of a side.
a)
area of a square or a rectangle
b)
binary operation
c)
central tendency
d)
and
71.
The area of a trapezoid is equal to half the product of its height and the sum of its bases.
a)
area of a trapezoid
b)
adjacent sides
c)
conic sections
d)
arcsin (arc sine)
72.
The area of a triangle is equal to half the product of a base (a side) and the height to that base.
a)
area of a triangle
b)
adjacent sides
c)
cone
d)
Converse of the Pythagorean Theorem
73.
The area of an ellipse (semimajor axis a and semiminor axis b) is equal to symbol PIab.
a)
area of an ellipse
b)
arctan (arc tangent)
c)
additive identity
d)
arc sech
74.
Another name for the complex plane.
a)
Argand diagram
b)
area of a circle
c)
arithmetic mean
d)
base (in a number system)
75.
Another name for independent variable.
a)
argument (algebra)
b)
arithmetic series
c)
cent
d)
algorithm
76.
A complex number (x+iy) can always be rewritten in the form r(cossymbol theta+isinsymbol theta), in which symbol theta is the argument.
a)
argument (complex number)
b)
absolute value (complex number)
c)
bisector
d)
absolute value
77.
A sequence of sentences, called premises, that lead to a conclusion.
a)
argument (in logic)
b)
bilateral symmetry
c)
closed set
d)
bar chart
78.
The branch of mathematics concerned with the study of numbers, their properties, and the skills necessary to work with numbers.
a)
arithmetic
b)
alternate interior angles
c)
circle
d)
argument (algebra)
79.
Also called mean or average. The arithmetic mean is the average of a set of n numbers, a1, a2, a3, . . ., an, obtained by adding all the numbers and dividing by n.
a)
arithmetic mean
b)
binomial coefficient
c)
concave
d)
conical
80.
Another name for arithmetic sequence.
a)
arithmetic progression
b)
compound interest
c)
binomial expansion
d)
closed surface
81.
A sequence in which the difference between successive terms is constant.
a)
arithmetic sequence
b)
arithmetic series
c)
calendar
d)
conversion factor
82.
The indicated sum of all terms in an arithmetic sequence.
a)
arithmetic series
b)
convert
c)
admissible hypothesis
d)
analog clock
83.
Numbers linearly ordered by magnitude or a rectangular arrangement of objects in rows and columns as in a matrix.
a)
array
b)
complementary angles
c)
common multiple
d)
central tendency
84.
Denoting an operation in which the outcome is independent of the grouping of the symbols and numbers involved, that is, (a <o> b) <o> c = a <o> (b <o> c), in which <o> is the operation. Such examples include addition and multiplication.
a)
associative
b)
coordinate geometry
c)
alternate interior angles
d)
catenary
85.
The property that states that when adding three or more real numbers, the sum is always the same regardless of their grouping. That is, (a + b) + c = a + (b + c)
a)
associative property of addition
b)
amplitude
c)
composite number
d)
class (in algebra)
86.
The property that states that when multiplying three or more real numbers, the product is always the same regardless of their grouping. That is, (a × b) × c = a × (b × c)
a)
associative property of multiplication
b)
base (in plane geometry)
c)
circle graph
d)
area of a trapezoid
87.
Denoting any figure that is neither symmetrical about a line nor symmetrical about a point.
a)
asymmetric
b)
between (in geometry)
c)
binomial distribution
d)
centroid
88.
A straight line that a curve approaches more and more closely but never touches as the curve goes off to infinity in one direction.
a)
asymptote
b)
circular cylinder
c)
congruent polygons
d)
conjecture
89.
A prefix used with SI units to denote 10-18.
a)
atto-
b)
arcsec (arc secant)
c)
conic sections
d)
attribute
90.
A characteristic of an object such as color, shape, or size.
a)
attribute
b)
apothem
c)
convergent sequence
d)
characteristic (in set)
91.
The sum of all numerical values divided by the number of values to arrive at a number that can best represent all the values in the set.
a)
average
b)
calculus of variations
c)
circumference
d)
Celsius
92.
A fixed reference plane containing two of the three coordinate axes in a three-dimensional coordinate system.
a)
axial plane
b)
coplanar
c)
clustering
d)
bar chart
93.
An initial proposition or statement that is generally accepted as true without proof (self-evident truth) and from which further statements, or theorems, can be derived by using logical deduction.
a)
axiom (postulate)
b)
algebra
c)
altitude (of a plane figure)
d)
after
94.
A line about which a curve or an object may rotate or revolve.
a)
axis (in solid geometry)
b)
annulus (plural annuli)
c)
circular cylinder
d)
alternating series
95.
An imaginary line or one of the lines on a figure that divides the figure into two parts that are mirror images of each other.
a)
axis (in symmetry)
b)
congruent figures
c)
algebraic operating system (AOS)
d)
axis (in symmetry)
96.
The horizontal reference line (usually called x-axis) and vertical reference line (usually called y-axis) on a graph.
a)
axis (plural axes)
b)
Cartesian coordinate system
c)
arc tanh
d)
atto-
97.
Same as the longitude of a point. It is the angle symbol theta measured in a horizontal plane from the x-axis in spherical polar coordinates.
a)
azimuth (three-dimension)
b)
complex fraction
c)
area of a trapezoid
d)
consequent (in logic)
98.
Another name for the polar angle of a point.
a)
azimuth (two-dimension)
b)
bisector
c)
altitude (of a solid figure)
d)
concave
99.
Designating the situation in which two things weigh the same or have the same quantity.
a)
balance
b)
circle
c)
arc-
d)
calendar
100.
Another name for bar graph.
a)
bar chart
b)
arc length
c)
bisector
d)
angle (in space)
101.
A graph that visually displays data using horizontal or vertical bars whose lengths are proportional to quantities they represent. It can be used when one axis cannot have a numerical scale.
a)
bar graph
b)
annulus (plural annuli)
c)
acre
d)
component
102.
The number of different symbols used in a particular number system.
a)
base (in a number system)
b)
calculate (compute)
c)
bisector
d)
between
103.
A number that is used as a repeated factor.
a)
base (in an exponent)
b)
algebraic expression
c)
common logarithm
d)
consecutive
104.
The line (or side) on which a polygon stands. Generally, the base refers to the lower side.
a)
base (in plane geometry)
b)
after
c)
argument (algebra)
d)
and
105.
The plane (or area) on which a solid object stands. Generally, the base refers to the lower face.
a)
base (in solid geometry)
b)
Bernoulli trial
c)
column
d)
alternate interior angles
106.
The number used with a variable exponent to form an exponential function, such as the number 2 in y = 2x.
a)
base (of an exponential function)
b)
convergent series
c)
area of a trapezoid
d)
concentric spheres
107.
The number b in the logarithm expression logbC.
a)
base (of logarithms)
b)
compatible numbers
c)
concentric spheres
d)
class (in algebra)
108.
An artificially defined amount that is used as a standard of measurement.
a)
base unit
b)
class interval
c)
angle (in space)
d)
closed curve (closed contour)
109.
Any chosen nonparallel vectors whose linear combination is capable of representing any vector in the given system.
a)
basis vectors
b)
cardioid
c)
Celsius
d)
closed figure
110.
The angle that the direction makes with north, measured in degrees in a clockwise direction from north. Bearings of less than 100° are generally written with an initial 0
a)
bearing
b)
adjacent faces
c)
area of a parallelogram
d)
concentric spheres
111.
In front of or earlier than. 2 is just before 3.
a)
before
b)
arc sech
c)
catenary
d)
conjugate of a complex number
112.
A number such as 5, 10, 25, 50, or 100 that can be used to help make estimates.
a)
benchmark number
b)
base (in plane geometry)
c)
addition (of matrices)
d)
alternating series
113.
An experiment in which there are two possible independent results. Tossing a coin is such an example.
a)
Bernoulli trial
b)
common factor (in arithmetic)
c)
average
d)
chain rule
114.
Having one thing on either side of it. 2 is between 1 and 3.
a)
between
b)
concentric spheres
c)
central angle
d)
conditional statement
115.
A point B that lies on the line connecting two points A and C and has one of the two points on each side of it.
a)
between (in geometry)
b)
acute angle
c)
basis vectors
d)
arc
116.
A prefix used in the US to denote 109, which is equivalent to the SI prefix giga-.
a)
beva-
b)
base unit
c)
and
d)
binomial
117.
A property of a statistical sample that makes sample results unrepresentative of the entire population.
a)
bias
b)
axiom (postulate)
c)
circumscribed circle
d)
concave
118.
A small amount of something that does not fairly represent the whole.
a)
biased sample
b)
conical
c)
cardioid
d)
compound sentence (in logic)
119.
Another word for equivalence. It is a compound sentence that holds between a pair of propositions or statements P and Q only when both are true or both are false.
a)
biconditional
b)
coordinates
c)
admissible hypothesis
d)
argument (complex number)
120.
Another name for line symmetry.
a)
bilateral symmetry
b)
algorithm
c)
calendar
d)
characteristic (in set)
121.
A billion is equal to 1,000 million, written as 1,000,000,000 in standard form.
a)
billion
b)
classify
c)
binomial coefficient
d)
associative
122.
A frequency distribution of numerical data that shows two distinct peaks (modes).
a)
bimodal
b)
circle graph
c)
center (of a sphere)
d)
argument (complex number)
123.
A logarithm to the base 2.
a)
binary logarithm
b)
area of a parallelogram
c)
argument (in logic)
d)
characteristic (in set)
124.
A number system that uses only two different digits, 0 and 1, instead of ten in the decimal system.
a)
binary number
b)
complex fraction
c)
centimeter (cm)
d)
classify
125.
An operation that is applied to two objects.
a)
binary operation
b)
coefficient (in algebraic expressions)
c)
additive inverse
d)
balance
126.
A polynomial representing the addition or subtraction of exactly two distinct terms (e.g., x + y, 2a - 3b, 4hr. + 26min., 8ft. - 9in.).
a)
binomial
b)
closed figure
c)
class (in algebra)
d)
binomial
127.
The factor multiplying any of the terms in a binomial expansion.
a)
binomial coefficient
b)
apothem
c)
concurrent lines
d)
collinear
128.
The distribution of the number of successes in a series of trials in which there are only two possible outcomes: success and failure. One example is the distribution of turning up heads or tails when tossing a coin.
a)
binomial distribution
b)
bisect
c)
common denominator
d)
circle
129.
Also called binomial theorem. It is a rule for writing out the expansion of (a + b)n without performing all the multiplication involved, in which a and b are any real numbers and n is an integer.
a)
binomial expansion
b)
class interval
c)
billion
d)
area of a square or a rectangle
130.
A rule for writing out the expansion of (a + b)n without performing all the multiplication involved, in which a and b are any real numbers and n is an integer.
a)
binomial theorem
b)
admissible hypothesis
c)
consequent (in logic)
d)
arc sech
131.
Having two right angles.
a)
birectangular
b)
commission
c)
axiom (postulate)
d)
circumscribe
132.
Partition something into two equal parts.
a)
bisect
b)
argument (in logic)
c)
Bernoulli trial
d)
clockwise
133.
A straight line or a plane that divides a line, a plane, an angle, or a shape into two equal parts.
a)
bisector
b)
binary logarithm
c)
angle
d)
associative
134.
The branch of mathematics that studies the operations carried out on variables that can have only two values: 1 or 0 (true or false).
a)
Boolean algebra
b)
acute angle
c)
column
d)
associative
135.
A value beyond which there exist no members of a given set. See lower bound upper bound.
a)
bound
b)
column
c)
compass
d)
algebraic expression
136.
A graph that shows the distribution of data along a number line. Quartiles divide the data into four equal parts
a)
box and whisker plot
b)
azimuth (three-dimension)
c)
angle (in space)
d)
addition
137.
Signs, "[" and "]", used to indicate that the operation(s) on the quantities enclosed should be worked out first or should be treated as a unit. Brackets are normally used after parentheses are used.
a)
brackets
b)
addition (of fractions)
c)
base (of logarithms)
d)
area of a circle
138.
Another name for width.
a)
breadth
b)
arcctn (arc cotangent)
c)
conjunction
d)
categorical data
139.
Finding the solution to a problem using addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, exponents, or square roots.
a)
calculate (compute)
b)
consequent (in logic)
c)
algorithm
d)
bar graph
140.
Usually hand-held, pocket-sized electronic device for performing numerical calculations, organizing data, graphing functions, and/or performing symbolic manipulations.
a)
calculator
b)
centroid
c)
adjacent side (in a triangle)
d)
angle
141.
A way of making calculations about continuously varying quantities such as the speed of a falling object or the slope of a curve.
a)
calculus
b)
consecutive
c)
amplitude
d)
bisector
142.
The extension of calculus concerned with determining a function such that some related definite integral achieves a maximum or minimum value.
a)
calculus of variations
b)
antecedent
c)
calculus of variations
d)
antecedent
143.
A table showing the months, weeks, and days for a specific year.
a)
calendar
b)
birectangular
c)
bar chart
d)
bar chart
144.
The action of simplifying a fraction or ratio by dividing both the numerator and the denominator by a common factor.
a)
cancel
b)
basis vectors
c)
and
d)
characteristic (in logarithm)
145.
The maximum amount a container can hold when full.
a)
capacity
b)
certain
c)
central angle
d)
area of a square or a rectangle
146.
A number that is used in counting to indicate quantity but not order. For example, 3 ants and 5 bears.
a)
cardinal number
b)
coplanar
c)
algebra
d)
coordinate geometry
147.
The heart-shaped curve formed by a point on the circumference of a circle rolling around the edge of another circle of the same radius.
a)
cardioid
b)
angle (between two curves)
c)
concentric spheres
d)
common factor (in algebra)
148.
A method of defining the position of a point by its perpendicular distance from two or more reference lines.
a)
Cartesian coordinate system
b)
biconditional
c)
array
d)
binary logarithm
149.
The set of all possible ordered pairs (a,b), made by matching every element in the first set with every element in the second set, in which a symbol belong A and b symbol belong B.
a)
Cartesian product (of sets A and B)
b)
conjugate of a complex number
c)
commission
d)
circular cone
150.
Non-numerical categories used to describe data. (favorite color, food, or pet)
a)
categorical data
b)
construction (in geometry)
c)
chain rule
d)
before
151.
A curve represented by the equation y = a cosh(x/a) with appropriate axes.
a)
catenary
b)
conic sections
c)
completing the square
d)
common factor (in arithmetic)
152.
Any single rectangular box in a table.
a)
cell
b)
conversion table
c)
arc sech
d)
conditional statement
153.
A unit of temperature. Symbol: °C. It is equal to one hundredth of the difference between the temperatures of freezing and boiling water at one atmosphere pressure.
a)
Celsius
b)
coordinates
c)
calculus of variations
d)
angle (in space)
154.
The collection of data from the entire population, rather than from a sample.
a)
census
b)
binary logarithm
c)
addition property of opposites
d)
circular functions
155.
A unit of money in many countries such as United States, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand. Symbol: symbol cent (in US).
a)
cent
b)
altitude (of a solid figure)
c)
computation
d)
arc sech
156.
A point about which a geometric shape is symmetrical.
a)
center
b)
associative
c)
congruent
d)
Bernoulli trial
157.
The point that is the same distance from all of the points on the circumference of the circle.
a)
center (of a circle)
b)
base (in an exponent)
c)
coefficient (in algebraic expressions)
d)
binary logarithm
158.
The midpoint of the vertices of the hyperbola.
a)
center (of a hyperbola)
b)
binomial theorem
c)
anchor ring
d)
composite function
159.
The center of the circle that is inscribed in the polygon.
a)
center (of a regular polygon)
b)
categorical data
c)
census
d)
conjecture
160.
The point that is the same distance from all of the points on the sphere surface.
a)
center (of a sphere)
b)
adjacent sides
c)
convert
d)
column
161.
The intersecting point of the major axis and the minor axis of the ellipse.
a)
center (of an ellipse)
b)
arc length
c)
base (in a number system)
d)
axiom (postulate)
162.
A unit of length in the metric system, equal to 1/100 of 1 meter.
a)
centimeter (cm)
b)
analytical geometry (coordinate geometry)
c)
antecedent
d)
algebraic operating system (AOS)
163.
An angle that has its vertex at the center of a given circle.
a)
central angle
b)
annulus (plural annuli)
c)
analysis
d)
base (in plane geometry)
164.
One of three measures (mean, median, and mode) in statistics designed to indicate the place where the largest number of items concentrate on a distribution curve.
a)
central tendency
b)
additive identity
c)
adjacent angles
d)
conditional convergence
165.
The center of mass of an object.
a)
centroid
b)
circumscribe
c)
concurrent lines
d)
center
166.
Something that is sure to happen. For example, the sun will always rise.
a)
certain
b)
bisector
c)
addition (of complex numbers)
d)
continuous random variable
167.
A rule in calculus for finding the derivative of a composite function.
a)
chain rule
b)
area of a parallelogram
c)
and
d)
additive identity
168.
The integer part of a common logarithm.
a)
characteristic (in logarithm)
b)
arccsc (arc cosecant)
c)
circumference
d)
concave
169.
The unique feature that distinguishes the members of one set from that of other sets.
a)
characteristic (in set)
b)
center (of an ellipse)
c)
characteristic (in logarithm)
d)
constant
170.
A line segment whose endpoints lie on a circle. A diameter is the longest chord in any circle.
a)
chord
b)
closed (under an operation)
c)
absolute value
d)
binomial distribution
171.
A closed, perfectly round curve consisting of all the points that are equidistant from a fixed point inside the curve called the center.
a)
circle
b)
bound
c)
ambiguous
d)
consequent (in logic)
172.
Also called pie chart. It is a circular graph that uses radii to divide the circle into sectors in such a way that the areas of the sectors are proportional to the quantities represented.
a)
circle graph
b)
compasses
c)
base (in an exponent)
d)
ambiguous case
173.
A cone whose base is a circle. It is normally known as cone.
a)
circular cone
b)
bisect
c)
arcctn (arc cotangent)
d)
convergent sequence
174.
A cylinder whose base is a circle. It is normally known as cylinder.
a)
circular cylinder
b)
compound event
c)
base (in plane geometry)
d)
breadth
175.
Another name for trigonometric functions.
a)
circular functions
b)
bisect
c)
Bernoulli trial
d)
complement (of a set)
176.
The boundary line of a circle or the length of such a boundary line.
a)
circumference
b)
component
c)
algebraic expression
d)
benchmark number
177.
To surround a polygon with a circle that passes through all the vertices of the polygon.
a)
circumscribe
b)
axial plane
c)
complex number
d)
adjacent sides
178.
The circle that passes through all three vertices of a given triangle or through the vertices of a given cyclic polygon.
a)
circumscribed circle
b)
centroid
c)
compasses
d)
common fraction
179.
A synonym for set.
a)
class (in algebra)
b)
beva-
c)
common denominator
d)
axis (in solid geometry)
180.
The range used to divide the set of possible numerical values when working with large amounts of data.
a)
class interval
b)
circular cylinder
c)
binary operation
d)
coplanar
181.
To put into different classes or sets.
a)
classify
b)
concentric spheres
c)
additive inverse
d)
arccsc (arc cosecant)
182.
Rotating in the direction in which the hands of a (normal) clock turn.
a)
clockwise
b)
center
c)
converse
d)
centimeter (cm)
183.
Describing a set for which a given operation (such as addition and multiplication) gives a result that is also a member of the same set.
a)
closed (under an operation)
b)
alternate interior angles
c)
conclusion
d)
common multiple
184.
A curve that forms a complete loop. It has no end points. If it does not cross itself, it is called a simple closed curve.
a)
closed curve (closed contour)
b)
additive identity
c)
corner
d)
addition formula
185.
A shape or a curve that begins and ends at the same point.
a)
closed figure
b)
common fraction
c)
continuous random variable
d)
algebraic expression
186.
A set containing its endpoints and all the appropriate numbers in between.
a)
closed interval
b)
collinear
c)
common tangent
d)
algebra
187.
A set in which the limits that define the set are included in the set.
a)
closed set
b)
associative
c)
breadth
d)
clockwise
188.
A surface that has no boundary.
a)
closed surface
b)
Boolean algebra
c)
bimodal
d)
circumscribed circle
189.
A method used in estimation when all numbers are about the same as a common number.
a)
clustering
b)
clockwise
c)
arc length
d)
computation
190.
The number part in front of the non-numerical symbol(s) in an algebraic expression, signifying multiplication.
a)
coefficient (in algebraic expressions)
b)
bar chart
c)
bar chart
d)
annually
191.
Lying on the same straight line.
a)
collinear
b)
arc-
c)
common factor (in algebra)
d)
alternate exterior angles
192.
A list of numbers or terms arranged vertically, especially in matrices.
a)
column
b)
addition sentence
c)
chord
d)
concave
193.
The number of possible ways of selecting m objects out of n objects when you don´t care about the order in which the m objects are arranged.
a)
combination
b)
Cartesian coordinate system
c)
Converse of the Pythagorean Theorem
d)
arccos (arc cosine)
194.
A fee (either a fixed amount or a percentage) paid to a person for making a sale or for work done.
a)
commission
b)
arcsin (arc sine)
c)
conjugate angles
d)
adjacent angles
195.
A whole number that is a common multiple of all the denominators of a set of fractions.
a)
common denominator
b)
cell
c)
bisector
d)
convex
196.
The constant difference between any two successive terms in an arithmetic sequence.
a)
common difference
b)
conic sections
c)
angle (in space)
d)
compound sentence (in logic)
197.
A number or a monomial by which several parts of an algebraic expression are multiplied.
a)
common factor (in algebra)
b)
commission
c)
associative property of addition
d)
coefficient (in algebraic expressions)
198.
A whole number that will divide exactly into two or more given numbers without leaving a remainder.
a)
common factor (in arithmetic)
b)
cell
c)
area
d)
base (in a number system)
199.
A fraction whose numerator and denominator are both integers. It is also called simple fraction or vulgar fraction.
a)
common fraction
b)
compound interest
c)
circular functions
d)
arcsin (arc sine)
200.
Popular name for a logarithm to the base 10.
a)
common logarithm
b)
classify
c)
compound interest
d)
calendar
201.
A multiple that two or more numbers share.
a)
common multiple
b)
arcsin (arc sine)
c)
brackets
d)
analytical geometry (coordinate geometry)
202.
The ratio of successive terms in a geometric sequence.
a)
common ratio
b)
composite number
c)
circumscribed circle
d)
annually
203.
One single line that forms a tangent to two or more different curves. The term is also used for the distance between two tangential points.
a)
common tangent
b)
axial plane
c)
binomial theorem
d)
algebraic expression
204.
Denoting an operation that is independent of the order of the numbers or symbols concerned.
a)
commutative
b)
billion
c)
continuous random variable
d)
accuracy
205.
Also called order property of addition. This property means that addends can be added in any order and the sum is always the same.
a)
commutative property of addition
b)
analytical geometry (coordinate geometry)
c)
add
d)
adjacent side (in a triangle)
206.
Also called order property of multiplication. This property means that factors can be multiplied in any order and the product is always the same.
a)
commutative property of multiplication
b)
binary number
c)
addition formula
d)
brackets
207.
Any instrument (usually a magnetic compass) for finding direction or bearing.
a)
compass
b)
coordinate plane
c)
capacity
d)
arc-
208.
A tool used to construct circles, draw arcs, and copy line segments.
a)
compasses
b)
arithmetic series
c)
commutative
d)
absolute value
209.
Numbers that are easy to calculate mentally. They are often used in estimating a result.
a)
compatible numbers
b)
complement (of a set)
c)
area
d)
closed curve (closed contour)
210.
The set of all the elements within a particular universal set that are not elements of the given set.
a)
complement (of a set)
b)
attribute
c)
conditional convergence
d)
antecedent
211.
A pair of angles that add up to 90°. As shown, symbol angle1 is the complementary angle of symbol angle2.
a)
complementary angles
b)
Cartesian coordinate system
c)
area of a square or a rectangle
d)
birectangular
212.
A way of simplifying or solving a quadratic equation by adding an expression to both sides to make one part of the equation a perfect square.
a)
completing the square
b)
concentric spheres
c)
Celsius
d)
common logarithm
213.
A fraction in which either the numerator or the denominator or both contain fractions.
a)
complex fraction
b)
arithmetic progression
c)
coordinate geometry
d)
arithmetic progression
214.
A number that has both a real part and an imaginary part, written in the form a + ib, in which a and b are real numbers and i is the square root of -1 (that is, i2 = -1).
a)
complex number
b)
constant
c)
alternate exterior angles
d)
complex number
215.
Also called Argand diagram. In a Cartesian coordinate system, a point can be represented using coordinates (x,y).
a)
complex plane
b)
binomial theorem
c)
average
d)
argument (in logic)
216.
One of the vectors produced when resolving a single vector into two or more parts with the same effect as the given one.
a)
component
b)
axis (in solid geometry)
c)
arc
d)
conic sections
217.
A function that consists of two functions the output of one of which is the input of the other function.
a)
composite function
b)
coefficient (in algebraic expressions)
c)
conjugate angles
d)
common tangent
218.
A number that has more than two factors.
a)
composite number
b)
census
c)
arccsc (arc cosecant)
d)
conditional convergence
219.
The process of combining two or more functions based on the definition of each function to obtain a new one.
a)
composition
b)
additive inverse
c)
angle (between two curves)
d)
coefficient (in algebraic expressions)
220.
An event that includes two or more independent events.
a)
compound event
b)
bias
c)
circumscribed circle
d)
chain rule
221.
The overall interest earned on investment when the total interest earned in each period is added back to the original capital.
a)
compound interest
b)
circular cone
c)
arithmetic sequence
d)
area of an ellipse
222.
The sentence formed by combining two or more simple sentences with connective(s) such as AND, OR, NOT, and IF/THEN.
a)
compound sentence (in logic)
b)
conversion table
c)
bias
d)
absolute value
223.
Carrying out a mathematical process to determine a result.
a)
computation
b)
census
c)
circular cone
d)
closed interval
224.
Intuitively speaking, curved away from the eye. A concave figure is a set of points some of whose chords include points that are in the set.
a)
concave
b)
completing the square
c)
capacity
d)
angle
225.
Circles that share the same center.
a)
concentric circles
b)
binomial expansion
c)
area of a parallelogram
d)
common difference
226.
Spheres that share the same center.
a)
concentric spheres
b)
asymptote
c)
cent
d)
chain rule
227.
A judgement or decision obtained based on reasoning.
a)
conclusion
b)
birectangular
c)
calculus of variations
d)
Converse of the Pythagorean Theorem
228.
Lines that all pass through the same single point.
a)
concurrent lines
b)
between
c)
complex plane
d)
continuous function
229.
Denoting the situation in which a series converges but diverges when its terms are replaced by their absolute values.
a)
conditional convergence
b)
anchor ring
c)
arithmetic progression
d)
breadth
230.
A logical statement consisting of a hypothesis and a conclusion. (If-then statement)
a)
conditional statement
b)
compound interest
c)
composite number
d)
bearing
231.
A solid formed by rotating a right triangle around one of its legs.
a)
cone
b)
conditional statement
c)
angle
d)
acute angle
232.
Planar figures or solid shapes that have the same shape and size.
a)
congruent
b)
computation
c)
annulus (plural annuli)
d)
algebra
233.
Figures that have the same shape and the same size.
a)
congruent figures
b)
conversion table
c)
conic sections
d)
alternate exterior angles
234.
Polygons that have all corresponding sides and all corresponding angles congruent.
a)
congruent polygons
b)
angle
c)
arithmetic sequence
d)
acute angle
235.
The four curves - circles, ellipses, parabolas, and hyperbolas.
a)
conic sections
b)
convergent series
c)
brackets
d)
chord
236.
Shaped like a cone.
a)
conical
b)
algorithm
c)
coefficient (in algebraic expressions)
d)
construction (in geometry)
237.
A suggestion or statement that seems to be true based on some preliminary investigations, but has not yet been proved.
a)
conjecture
b)
addition (of matrices)
c)
categorical data
d)
circumscribed circle
238.
A pair of angles that add up to 360°.
a)
conjugate angles
b)
collinear
c)
bound
d)
center (of a circle)
239.
A complex number that reverses the sign of the imaginary part of a given complex number, that is, the conjugate of x + iy is x - iy.
a)
conjugate of a complex number
b)
circumference
c)
class (in algebra)
d)
alternate exterior angles
240.
An "and" statement of this form: "P and Q."
a)
conjunction
b)
common denominator
c)
conjecture
d)
and
241.
Following on from each other in order.
a)
consecutive
b)
azimuth (two-dimension)
c)
cardinal number
d)
clustering
242.
The second part, or the conclusion, of a conditional statement.
a)
consequent (in logic)
b)
Celsius
c)
area of a square or a rectangle
d)
cardinal number
243.
A number whose value never changes.
a)
constant
b)
area of an ellipse
c)
circular cylinder
d)
before
244.
To draw a figure, usually under certain specific restrictions such as using only a straightedge and compasses.
a)
construct (in geometry)
b)
convenience sample
c)
add
d)
commission
245.
An additional geometric figure that is constructed to assist in solving a problem or producing a proof.
a)
construction (in geometry)
b)
consecutive
c)
consequent (in logic)
d)
anchor ring
246.
Data that can take any value (an infinite number of values) within a certain interval.
a)
continuous data
b)
circular cone
c)
area of a trapezoid
d)
conditional convergence
247.
A function whose value does not suddenly jump as the variable increases or decreases smoothly.
a)
continuous function
b)
area of a circle
c)
common multiple
d)
class (in algebra)
248.
A random variable that can take on any real-number value within a certain finite or infinite interval.
a)
continuous random variable
b)
analytical geometry (coordinate geometry)
c)
analogy
d)
compass
249.
Readily available people or objects selected to conduct a survey.
a)
convenience sample
b)
common fraction
c)
Celsius
d)
annually
250.
To approach a fixed value.
a)
converge
b)
binary operation
c)
center
d)
common logarithm
251.
A sequence in which the difference between the nth term and the (n+1)th term decreases as n increases.
a)
convergent sequence
b)
converge
c)
certain
d)
area of a triangle
252.
An infinite series that has a finite sum.
a)
convergent series
b)
center (of a sphere)
c)
and
d)
acre
253.
The newly formed conditional statement by interchanging the "if" part and the "then" part of the original conditional statemen.
a)
converse
b)
axis (plural axes)
c)
bias
d)
additive inverse
254.
If the square of the hypotenuse is equal to the sum of the squares of the other two legs of a triangle, then the triangle is a right triangle.
a)
Converse of the Pythagorean Theorem
b)
class interval
c)
bimodal
d)
component
255.
The ratio of a measurement in one unit to the equivalent numerical value in another unit.
a)
conversion factor
b)
commutative property of addition
c)
arcctn (arc cotangent)
d)
argument (in logic)
256.
A graph that can be used to convert values from one unit to another.
a)
conversion graph
b)
convex
c)
circular cylinder
d)
convergent sequence
257.
A table showing the equivalent numerical values in two or more desired units.
a)
conversion table
b)
Cartesian coordinate system
c)
alternate interior angles
d)
circle
258.
To change from one unit of measure to another. (1 yard=36 inches)
a)
convert
b)
axis (plural axes)
c)
apothem
d)
associative
259.
Intuitively speaking, curved outward or toward the eye.
a)
convex
b)
circle graph
c)
concentric spheres
d)
binomial
260.
Another name for analytical geometry.
a)
coordinate geometry
b)
arithmetic mean
c)
coordinates
d)
certain
261.
A plane formed by two intersecting and perpendicular number lines used to help locate the position of any point on a map or graph.
a)
coordinate plane
b)
characteristic (in set)
c)
composite number
d)
closed figure
262.
A pair of numbers that describe the position of a point on a coordinate plane by using the horizontal and vertical distances from the two reference axes.
a)
coordinates
b)
coordinate plane
c)
admissible hypothesis
d)
binomial distribution
263.
Points or lines that all lie in the same plane.
a)
coplanar
b)
completing the square
c)
column
d)
class (in algebra)
264.
The place where two sides of a plane figure meet.
a)
corner
b)
adjacent faces
c)
area of a trapezoid
d)
consequent (in logic)
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