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| monomial | an algebraic expressions with exactly one term |
| sequence | a set of items arranged in a specified order |
| coefficient | the number directly in front of a variable |
| simplify | to combine like terms and put an answer in its lowest form |
| unlike | terms that do not have identical variable or variable groups. |
| algebra | a part of mathematics that deals with variables , symbols, and numbers |
| polynomial | an algebraic expression that is a sum of monomials. |
| squared | raised to the power of 2. |
| exponent | a small, raised number to the right of a base number that tells you how many times to multiply the base by itself. |
| estimate | to make an educated guess or give an approximate answer |
| factor | a number that divides evenly into another number |
| prime number | this has exactly two factors-itself and 1. |
| composite number | this has more than two factors |
| trinomial | a polynomial with exactly three unlike terms |
| perimeter | the distance around a closed, two-dimensional object |
| area | the space inside a closed, two-dimensional figure |
| expression | a mathematical statement that stands for a given value |
| equivalent | word describing terms or expressions that have equal values |
| ratio | a way comparing numbers: 3/4, 3:4 3 to 4. |
| distribute | to multiply each term within a set of grouping symbols by the term immediately preceding or following the grouping symbols. |
| evaluate | to find the value of an expression once the variables are known |
| inequality | a mathematical sentence that uses comparison symbols |
| difference | the answer to a subtraction problem |
| formula | a recipe or equation used to find specific information |
