Math and Science: Expressions and Equations

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  1. algebra
    the mathematics of generalized arithmetical operations
  2. algebraic
    of or relating to algebra
  3. arithmetic
    mathematics dealing with numerical calculations
  4. axis
    a straight line through a body or figure
  5. coefficient
    a constant number that serves as a measure of some property
  6. computation
    the procedure of calculating
  7. condition
    an assumption on which rests the validity of something else
  8. constant
    a number representing a quantity with a fixed value
  9. constraint
    a limitation or restriction
  10. convert
    change from one system to another or to a new plan or policy
  11. coordinate system
    a system that uses coordinates to establish position
  12. cube root
    a number that when multiplied three times equals a given number
  13. decimal
    a number in a system based on ten
  14. decimal notation
    any notation that uses 10 different characters
  15. dependent variable
    a quantity whose value depends on another quantity
  16. derive
    reason by deduction; establish by deduction
  17. equation
    a mathematical statement that two expressions are the same
  18. equivalent
    being essentially comparable to something
  19. estimation
    an approximate calculation of quantity or degree or worth
  20. exponent
    notation of how many times to multiply a quantity by itself
  21. expression
    a group of symbols that make a mathematical statement
  22. factor
    an integer that can be exactly divided into another integer
  23. formula
    a group of symbols that make a mathematical statement
  24. fraction
    the quotient of two rational numbers
  25. graph
    a visual representation of the relations between quantities
  26. horizontal
    parallel to or in the plane of the horizon or a base line
  27. independent variable
    a value that does not depend on changes in other values
  28. integer
    any natural number or its negative, or zero
  29. intercept
    the point at which a line intersects a coordinate axis
  30. intersection
    a point where lines meet
  31. irrational number
    a real number that cannot be expressed as a rational number
  32. linear
    involving an equation whose terms are of the first degree
  33. linear equation
    a polynomial equation of the first degree
  34. maximum
    the largest possible quantity
  35. minimum
    the smallest possible quantity
  36. negative
    less than zero
  37. operation
    a calculation by mathematical methods
  38. origin
    the point of intersection of axes on a coordinate plane
  39. positive
    greater than zero
  40. power
    notation indicating a quantity multiplied by itself
  41. product
    a quantity obtained by multiplication
  42. proportional
    having a constant ratio
  43. quantity
    the concept that something has a magnitude
  44. quotient
    the number obtained by division
  45. radical
    far beyond the norm
  46. rational number
    an integer or the quotient of two integers
  47. set
    (mathematics) an abstract collection of numbers or symbols
  48. slope
    the property of a line that departs from the horizontal
  49. solution
    a set of values of the variables that satisfies an equation
  50. square root
    a number that when multiplied by itself equals a given number
  51. sum
    a quantity obtained by the addition of a group of numbers
  52. symbol
    an arbitrary sign with a conventional significance
  53. term
    any distinct quantity contained in a polynomial
  54. value
    a numerical quantity measured or assigned or computed
  55. variable
    a symbol that is used in mathematical or logical expressions
  56. vertical
    at right angles to the plane of the horizon or a base line
  57. whole number
    any of the natural numbers or zero
  58. x-axis
    the horizontal axis in a plane coordinate system
  59. y-axis
    the vertical axis in a plane coordinate system
Created on Wed Feb 08 11:37:39 EST 2017 (updated Wed Mar 29 15:51:43 EDT 2017)

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