| A | B |
| absolute value | this value is never negative |
| absolute value function | a function written a f(x)=lxl |
| algebraic expression | contains at least one variable |
| coefficient | the number in a term |
| irrational numbers | decimal form neither terminates or repeats |
| like terms | monomials(like m and 2m) can be combined |
| linear function | function whose ordered pairs stisfy a linear equation |
| linear term | In the equation ax(2) + bx + c, bx is the linear term |
| matrix | any rectangular array of variables in horizontal rows and vertical columns |
| Maximum value | the y coordinate of the vertex of the quadratic function of ax(2) + bx + c where a is less than 0 |
| minimum value | the y coordinate of the vertex of the quadratic function of ax(2) + bx + c where a is greater than 0 |
| monomial | an expression that is a number or variable |