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Math: Chapter 6 Vocabulary

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density propertybetween every pair of rational number there are infinitely many rational numbers
prime numbera number that is divisible by itself and 1
divisiblea number is divisible by another if the quotient is a whole number and the remainder is 0
repeating decimala number that goes on forever
probabilitythe chance that some event will happen. It is the ratio of the number of possible outcomes
Bar Notationa bar that goes over repeating decimals.
Composite numberA number that is divisible by more than 1 and its self.
scientific notationexponents used for really long numbers in science and math.
multiplea number that is part of a multiplication problem
simplest forma number that is in its most understandable form.
Prime FactorizationWriting a composite number using only it prime factors.
Greatest Common FactorThe highest number that divides into two or more numbers.
Least Common DenominatorThe smallest number that can be used for all denominators of 2 or more fractions.
Factor TreeA visual example used to show the prime factors of a composite number.
Sample SpaceThe total number of tries in a probability problem.
randomoutcomes occur at random if each outcome is equally likely
eventa specific outcome or type of outcome
outcomeone possible result of a probability event
rational numbernumbers of the form a over b, where a and b are integers
least common multiplethe least of the nonzero common multiples of two or more numbers. the least common multiple of two and three is six
fundamental theorem of arithmeticthe fundamental theorm of arithmetic states that every natural number greater than 1 can be written as a unique product of prime numbers
terminating decimala terminating decimal is a decimal that has a finite # of digits after the decimal point
make a listwhen u make a list of possibilities to solve a problem


Teacher
Volcano School for the Arts and Sciences
Volcano, HI

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