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| arithmetic sequence | a sequence in which the terms change by the same amount each time |
| associative property of addition | the property that states that when you are only adding, you can group any of the addends together |
| underestimate | an estimate that is less than the exact answer |
| base | the number that is used as a factor and raised to a power |
| commutative property of addition | the property that states any two numbers can be added in any order |
| commutative property of multiplication | the property that states any two numbers can be multiplied in any order |
| compatible numbers | numbers that are close to the given numbers that make estimation or mental calculation easier |
| term | a number in a sequence |
| distributive property | the property that states if you multiply a sum by a number, you will get the same result if you multiply each addend by that number and then add the products |
| evaluate | to find the value or answer to a math problem |
| exponent | the number that indicates how many times the base is used as a factor |
| exponential form | a number written with a base number and exponent |
| numerical expression | a mathematical phrase that contains only numbers and operation symbols (4+8x2) |
| order of operations | a rule that states the order in which an expression or equation with more that one operation should be solved |
| overestimate | an estimate that is greater than the exact answer |
| sequence | an ordered list of numbers |
| associative property of multiplication | the property that states that when you are only multiplying, you can group any of the factors together |
