Operations and Algebraic Thinking

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  1. add
    make a sum by combining numbers
  2. addend
    a number that is combined with another number
  3. addition
    the arithmetic operation of summing
  4. additive
    characterized or produced by addition
  5. arithmetic
    mathematics dealing with numerical calculations
  6. array
    an orderly grouping
  7. brace
    a punctuation mark used to enclose textual material
  8. bracket
    either of two punctuation marks used to enclose text
  9. calculate
    make a mathematical computation
  10. calculation
    problem solving that involves numbers or quantities
  11. column
    a vertical array of numbers or other information
  12. commutative
    independent of order; as in e.g. "a x b = b x a"
  13. compare
    examine and note the similarities or differences of
  14. comparison
    the act of examining resemblances
  15. composite number
    an integer that is divisible without remainder by at least one positive integer other than itself and one
  16. computation
    problem solving that involves numbers or quantities
  17. coordinate system
    a system that uses coordinates to establish position
  18. correspond
    be equivalent or parallel, in mathematics
  19. count
    determine the number or amount of
  20. decompose
    separate into constituent elements or parts
  21. difference
    the number that remains after subtraction
  22. digit
    one of the elements that form a system of numeration
  23. divide
    calculate a fraction
  24. division
    arithmetic operation that is the inverse of multiplication
  25. equal
    having the same quantity, value, or measure as another
  26. equation
    a mathematical statement that two expressions are the same
  27. equivalent
    being essentially comparable to something
  28. estimation
    an approximate calculation of quantity or degree or worth
  29. even
    divisible by two
  30. express
    indicate through a symbol, formula, etc.
  31. expression
    a group of symbols that make a mathematical statement
  32. factor
    an integer that can be exactly divided into another integer
  33. graph
    a visual representation of the relations between quantities
  34. group
    any number of entities (members) considered as a unit
  35. known
    apprehended with certainty
  36. measurement
    assigning numbers to phenomena according to a rule
  37. multiple
    the product of a quantity by an integer
  38. multiplication
    arithmetic operation determining the product of two numbers
  39. multiply
    combine by adding the same number repeatedly
  40. number
    a concept of quantity involving zero and units
  41. numerical
    of or relating to or denoting numerals
  42. odd
    not divisible by two
  43. operation
    a calculation by mathematical methods
  44. pair
    a set of two similar things considered as a unit
  45. parenthesis
    a punctuation mark used to enclose textual material
  46. pattern
    a repeated design, structure, or arrangement
  47. plane
    an unbounded two-dimensional shape
  48. prime
    a number that has no factor but itself and 1
  49. problem
    a question raised for consideration or solution
  50. product
    a quantity obtained by multiplication
  51. property
    a basic or essential attribute shared by members of a class
  52. quantity
    how much there is or how many there are of something
  53. quotient
    the number obtained by division
  54. reasonableness
    the quality of being plausible or acceptable to a reasonable person
  55. remainder
    the part of the dividend that is left over
  56. result
    a statement that solves a problem
  57. round
    expressed to the nearest integer, ten, hundred, or thousand
  58. row
    a linear array of numbers, letters, or symbols side by side
  59. rule
    a standard procedure for solving a class of problems
  60. sequence
    serial arrangement in which things follow in logical order
  61. solution
    a statement that solves a problem
  62. solve
    come up with an answer to a problem
  63. strategy
    an elaborate and systematic plan of action
  64. subtract
    deduct; calculate the difference between two numbers
  65. subtraction
    arithmetic operation of deducting one quantity from another
  66. sum
    a quantity obtained by the addition of a group of numbers
  67. symbol
    an arbitrary sign with a conventional significance
  68. table
    a set of data arranged in rows and columns
  69. times
    an arithmetic operation that is the inverse of division
  70. total
    a quantity obtained by the addition of a group of numbers
  71. unknown
    not known
  72. whole number
    any of the natural numbers or zero
Created on Fri Feb 10 11:13:29 EST 2017 (updated Wed Mar 29 15:49:45 EDT 2017)

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