Algebraic Expression Vocabulary
Letters from the alphabet that are used to represent the unknown.
Variable
when used as a counting number, means that no objects are present
Zero
Shows how many parts we have.
Numerator.
The tomatoes cost < the potatoes.
The sign means ?
Less Than
What is the GCF for:
12 & 8
4
Mathematical symbols to represent Addition and Subtraction.
Operators.
Equation.
Shows how many equal parts the item is divided into.
Denominator.
The tomatoes cost = the potatoes.
The sign means ?
Equal to.
What is the answer for:
0.5 x 0.5
0.25
It is a number attached to a variable.
It means it is being Multiplied by the variable.
Coefficient.
Numbers that are in opposite positions on the number line.
Opposite.
The opposite of the fraction.
Reciprocal.
____ is how far a number is from zero.
Absolute Value.
In March it rained 0.67 inches. It rained 0.26 inches less in April than in March. How much did it rain in April?
0.41 inches in April
The number with NO variable.
Constant.
A number with no fractional part or no decimals.
Integers.
A whole number and a fraction combined into one.
Mixed Number.
____ compares two values.
Inequalities.
Solve the following and show on Number Line.
34 – 47=
-13
Numbers and letters separate by operators.
A number that is less than 0.
Negative.
A fraction where the numerator is greater than the denominator.
Improper Fraction.
____ can be made by dividing an integer by an integer.
Rational Number
Solve the following:
-72-35+1080 =
937