| A | B |
|---|
| absolute value | the positive value of any number; the distance a numbre is from 0 |
| y-axis | the vertical number line on a graph |
| additive inverse | the opposite of a number |
| algebraic expression | a number statement that uses numbers, letters, and operations |
| associative property | grouping does not matter in addition or multiplication |
| coefficient | the number value in front of a variable |
| commutative property | order does not matter in addition or multiplication |
| constant | a number value without a variable |
| coordinate plane | two number lines that intersect creating right angels |
| counterexample | an example that makes a statement false |
| element | a term in a matrix |
| equation | a mathematical statement that has an equal sign |
| evaluate | solve |
| exponent | power; the number of times the base value is multiplied by itself |
| inequality | statement of values that are not equal |
| integers | positive and negative whole number values; numbers on the number line |
| irrational numbers | any number that cannot be written as a fraction; does not terminate or repeat |
| like terms | terms with the same variable and same exponential value |
| matrix | a rectangular arrangement of data |
| multiplicative identity | one |
| multiplicative inverse | the reciprocal of a number |
| natural numbers | counting numbers; 1,2,3 |
| opposites | same number values with opposite signs |
| order of operations | the proper order in which a mathematical statement is solved |
| ordered pair | the coordinates of a point on a coordinate plane (x,y) |
| origin | the point at which the two number lines on a graph intersect |
| quadrants | the 4 sections of a coordinate plane |
| rational numbers | any number that can be written as a fractionl a decimal value that terminates or repeats |
| simplify | reduce to its smallest value |
| variable | a letter that represents a number value |
| verbal expression | a mathematical statement written in word form |
| whole numbers | counting numbers including 0; 0,1,2,3 |
| x-axis | the horizontal number line on a graph |
| additive identity | zero |
