| A | B |
| real numbers | The combined set of rational and irrational numbers. |
| rational number | A number that can be expressed as the ratio of two integers. |
| whole numbers | The natural or counting numbers and zero. |
| integers | Counting numbers, their opposites, and zero. |
| reciprocal | Two numbers that have a product of 1. A fraction turned upside down. |
| value | Numerical worth or amount. |
| equation | A mathematical statement containing an equal sign, to show that two expressions are equal. |
| total | The sum or whole amount. |
| variable | A quantity that can change or vary, taking on different values. |
| coefficient | a number which multiplies a variable. |
| common denominator | a common multiple of the denominators of more than one fraction. |