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WorksheetsWhat are you talking about? Math Vocab 8th Grade
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Equal Sign
a pair of adjacent, supplementary angles (180 degrees) that sit on a straight line
in the same direction as the rotating hands of a clock
math word for "rules"
a symbol that tells us that the information on the left has the same value as information on the right.
center of rotation
n the direction that is opposite of the direction the hands on the clock move
When x and y are both zero, (0,0)
A fixed point around which shapes move in a circular motion to a new position.
sides that are in the same position relative in two shapes
infinite solution to system
the equations graph to identical lines. Same slopes and same y intercept.
A line that intersects two or more lines, which may be parallel
a linear relationship between x and y, it tells how much y changes when x changes by 1
the process of replacing one variable with its equivalent to find part of the solution to the system.
counterclockwise
rotated to the left
a translation
a reflection
rotated right
Isolate
a rule in which each input results in exactly one output only
in a linear function, the value of the output when the input is 0.
same shape, not same sizea transformation that TURNS a figure around a fixed point, usually the origin (8th grade)
to get something by itself
absolute value
line rises from left to right; as input increases, so does the output
A function whose graph is not a straight line; lacks a constant rate of change
Lines with the same slope, different y intercepts
The distance a number is from zero on a number line
y coordinate
y=mx+b, where m is the slope and b is the y-intercept of the line.
a pair of adjacent, supplementary angles (180 degrees) that sit on a straight line
The second number of an ordered pair. It corresponds to a number on the y-axis
the opposite of each operation
perimeter
Multiplying a number with each term inside of parenthesis
the dependent variable of a function (y)
The distance around a figure
A formula that describes a straight line on a graph
corresponding sides
A line that intersects two or more lines, which may be parallel
a linear relationship between x and y, it tells how much y changes when x changes by 1
sides that are in the same position relative in two shapes
when two equations graph to identical lines. Same slopes and same y intercept.
System of Equations
Having the same size and shape
two or more equations with a common solution that makes all equations true
y intercept, initial amount, one time amount, unchanging
A pair of opposite angles formed by intersecting lines, equal measurement
Variable
Change of in y over change in x, slope (m)
a placeholder for the unknown
A number without a variable
The steepness of a line
Similar Triangles
the opposite of each operation The second number of an ordered pair. It corresponds to a number on the y-axis.
triangles that have the same shape but not necessarily the same size, identical angle measurements
whole numbers and their opposites
the copy of a figure that is the result of a transformation
rate of change
A line that intersects two or more lines, which may be parallel
a linear relationship between x and y, it tells how much y changes when x changes by 1
variable with its equivalent to find part of the solution to the system.The first number of an ordered pair.
The first number of an ordered pair.
input (function)
the independent variable (x)
two or more equations with a common solution that makes all equations true
A transformation that does not change the size or shape of a figure.
math word for "rules"
Dilation
The distance a number is from zero on a number line
A transformation that changes the size of an object, but not the shape.
rigid transformationy intercept, initial amount, one time amount, unchanging
two or more equations with a common solution that makes all equations true
b in y = mx + b
matching in some way; lengths, angles, shape, etc
Having the same size and shape
y intercept, initial amount, one time amount, unchanging
slope, rate of change, unit rate
Same side interior angles
angles that lie on the same side of the transversal and in corresponding positions, same size
a pair of adjacent, supplementary angles (180 degrees) that sit on a straight line
two interior angles on the same side of the transversal
A pair of opposite angles formed by intersecting lines, equal measurement
Corresponding
math word for "rules"
the opposite of each operationA transformation that does not change the size or shape of a figure.
in the same direction as the rotating hands of a clock
matching in some way; lengths, angles, shape, etc.
non-linear function
A function whose graph is not a straight line; lacks a constant rate of change
A pair of opposite angles formed by intersecting lines, equal measurement
a function that can be represented by a linear equation. A non vertical straight line.
line falls from left to right; as input increases, output decreases
Vertical angles
angles that lie on the same side of the transversal and in corresponding positions, same size
The distance around a figure
interior angles that lie on opposite sides of the transversal; not adjacent to each other
pair of opposite angles formed by intersecting lines, equal measurement
Alternate Interior Angles
interior angles that lie on opposite sides of the transversal; not adjacent to each other
The measure of an exterior angle of a triangle is equal to the sum of the measures of the two nonadjacent interior angles.
angles that lie on the same side of the transversal and in corresponding positions, same size
A pair of opposite angles formed by intersecting lines, equal measurement
initial value
a corner or point where lines meet
the dependent variable of a function (y)
A formula that describes a straight line on a graph
b in y = mx + b, starting amount or y intercept
Constant
usually a letter
the beginning amount
A number without a variable
an unknown amount
Transversal
the process of replacing one variable with its equivalent to find part of the solution to the system.
The first number of an ordered pair.
A line that intersects two or more lines, which may be parallel
The pair of angles outside the parallel lines but on opposite sides of the transversal, equal measurement
integers
The second number of an ordered pair. It corresponds to a number on the y-axis.
A function whose graph is not a straight line; lacks a constant rate of change
whole numbers and their opposites
a function that can be represented by a linear equation. A non vertical straight line.
Slope
A formula that describes a straight line on a graph
The distance around a figure
the dependent variable of a function (y)
The steepness of a line
Function
in a linear function, the value of the output when the input is 0.
a rule in which each input results in exactly one output only
an equation whose graph is a straight line
the dependent variable of a function (y)
m in y = mx + b
y intercept, initial amount, one time amount, unchanging
line falls from left to right; as input increases, output decreases
slope, rate of change, unit rate
Term
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congruent
Definition
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Having the same size and shape
Expression
a combination of numbers and operations, without an equal sign
a symbol that tells us that the information on the left has the same value as information on the right.
A statement that tells you two expressions are equivalent
part of an expression or equation separated by operations
similar
same size
to get something by itself
same shape, not same size
a combination of numbers and operations, without an equal sign
corresponding angles
A pair of opposite angles formed by intersecting lines, equal measurement
angles that lie on the same side of the transversal and in corresponding positions, same size
angles that occupy the same relative position in two shapes
interior angles that lie on opposite sides of the transversal; not adjacent to each other
linear function
a change in position OR size of a figure
a function that can be represented by a linear equation. A non vertical straight line.
The four regions in a coordinate plane separated by the x-axis and y-axis.
the factor multiplied with coordinates to produce an image that is enlarged or reduced in size from the original figure or preimage
Rotation
a transformation that FLIPS across a line of reflection, usually x or y axis (in 8th grade) (x axis, x,-y) (y axis, -x,y)
where the line crosses the y axis
a transformation that TURNS a figure around a fixed point, usually the origin (8th grade)
a corner or point where lines meet
Operations
A mathematical notation indicating the number of times a quantity is multiplied by itself.
A number without a variable
add, subtract, multiply and division
to get something by itself
negative slope
Having the same size and shape
line falls from left to right; as input increases, output decreases
slope, rate of change, unit rate
Lines with the same slope, different y intercepts
like terms
whole numbers and their opposites
a symbol that tells us that the information on the left has the same value as information on the right.
terms with exactly the same variable factors in a variable expression; terms that are constants
triangles that have the same shape but not necessarily the same size, identical angle measurements
Linear Angles
a pair of adjacent, supplementary angles (180 degrees) that sit on a straight line
A transformation that does not change the size or shape of a figure.
a pair of adjacent, supplementary angles (180 degrees) that sit on a straight liney=mx+b, where m is the slope and b is the y-intercept of the line.
A function whose graph is not a straight line; lacks a constant rate of change
exponent
a combination of numbers and operations, without an equal sign
slope, rate of change, unit rate
A mathematical notation indicating the number of times a quantity is multiplied by itself.
a placeholder for the unknown
slope-intercept form
A transformation that does not change the size or shape of a figure.
the independent variable (x)
the copy of a figure that is the result of a transformation
y=mx+b, where m is the slope and b is the y-intercept of the line.
Inverse Operations
the opposite of each operation
two or more equations with a common solution that makes all equations true
the independent variable (x)
a pair of adjacent, supplementary angles (180 degrees) that sit on a straight line
rigid transformation
math word for "rules"
A transformation that does not change the size or shape of a figure.
two or more equations with a common solution that makes all equations true
The distance a number is from zero on a number line
Substitution (systems of equations)
The first number of an ordered pair.
The pair of angles outside the parallel lines but on opposite sides of the transversal, equal measurement
line rises from left to right; as input increases, so does the output
the process of replacing one variable with its equivalent to find part of the solution for two or more equations
Corresponding Angles
angles that lie on the same side of the transversal and in corresponding positions, same size
a pair of adjacent, supplementary angles (180 degrees) that sit on a straight line
A pair of opposite angles formed by intersecting lines, equal measurement
interior angles that lie on opposite sides of the transversal; not adjacent to each other
congruent
the copy of a figure that is the result of a transformation
same shape, not same size
a combination of numbers and operations, without an equal sign
Having the same size and shape
image
y intercept, initial amount, one time amount, unchanging
A transformation that does not change the size or shape of a figure.
the independent variable (x)
the copy of a figure that is the result of a transformation
positive slope
terms with exactly the same variable factors in a variable expression; terms that are constants
line rises from left to right; as input increases, so does the output
when the two equations intersect at one point. Have different slopes and y intercepts.
A transformation that changes the size of an object, but not the shape.
Linear Equation
an equation whose graph is a straight line
a combination of numbers and operations, without an equal sign
a rule in which each input results in exactly one output only
A statement that tells you two expressions are equivalent
Parallel lines
two interior angles on the same side of the transversal
Lines with the same slope, different y intercepts
two lines that are parallel and never intersect are said to have this. Same slope, different y intercepts.
A pair of opposite angles formed by intersecting lines, equal measurement
one solution to system
A transformation that does not change the size or shape of a figure.
a change in position OR size of a figure
A triangle that has a 90 degree angle.
when the two equations intersect at one point. Have different slopes and y intercepts.
Properties
Having the same size and shape
math word for "rules"
slope, rate of change, unit rate
two or more equations with a common solution that makes all equations trueA function whose graph is not a straight line; lacks a constant rate of change
Transformation
a change in position OR size of a figure
terms with exactly the same variable factors in a variable expression; terms that are constants
A triangle that has a 90 degree angle.
a function that can be represented by a linear equation. A non vertical straight line.
right triangle
terms with exactly the same variable factors in a variable expression; terms that are constants
A triangle that has a 90 degree angle
a change in position OR size of a figure
in the same direction as the rotating hands of a clock
clockwise
in the same direction as the rotating hands of a clock
The second number of an ordered pair. It corresponds to a number on the y-axis.
the opposite of each operation a pair of adjacent, supplementary angles (180 degrees) that sit on a straight line
y=mx+b, where m is the slope and b is the y-intercept of the line.
Translation
a change in position OR size of a figure
a transformation that SLIDES each point of a figure the same distance and direction (x + or - n, y + or - n)
a transformation that TURNS a figure around a fixed point, usually the origin (8th grade)
a transformation that FLIPS across a line of reflection, usually x or y axis (in 8th grade) (x axis, x,-y) (y axis, -x,y)
no solution to system
a transformation that SLIDES each point of a figure the same distance and direction (x + or - n, y + or - n)
two lines that are parallel and never intersect are said to have this. Same slope, different y intercepts.
angles that occupy the same relative position in two shapes
to get something by itself
Rate of change
interior angles that lie on opposite sides of the transversal; not adjacent to each other
The distance around a figure
Change of in y over change in x, slope (m)
the dependent variable of a function (y)
Equation
A math rule
A problem
A statement that tells you two expressions are equivalent
terms separated by operations
