Terms
accuracy
The closeness of a given measurement or value to the actual measurement or value.
variable
A symbol used to represent a quantity that can change.
precision
The level of detail of a measurement, determined by the unit of measure.
5x=20
X=4
What are guiding principles MVHS
We collaborate to grow, we grow to problem solve, we problem solve to persevere
coefficient
A number that is multiplied by a variable.
like terms
Terms with the same variables raised to the same exponents.
proportion
proportion A statement that two ratios are equal; __a b = __c d
3x+2=17
x=5
13-2=
11
Data
Information gathered from a survey or experiment
equation
A mathematical statement that two expressions are equivalent.
rate
A ratio that compares two quantities measured in different units.
1/3x+2
X=6
What day is homework due?
Friday
constant
A value that does not change.
expression
A mathematical phrase that contains operations, numbers, and/or variables
ratio
A comparison of two quantities by division.
7x-2=33
X=5
4x-16=32
X=12
Inverse
The opposite of a number. Two numbers are additive inverses if their sum is zero.
factor
A number or expression that is multiplied by another number or expression to get a product.
MVHS
Moreno Valley High School
1/4X+6
X=24
What class is this
IM1