YIKES, YOU GOT A "V" IN MATH
A LITTLE MATH, A LITTLE SCIENCE
BASIC MATH TERMS
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In algebra, it's a letter or symbol that stands in for an unknown value
a variable
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It means to express a fraction in a more basic form, like simplifying 365/730 to 1/2
reduce
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Adjective for an angle of less than 90 degrees
acute
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For a sphere, this measure is (4/3) pi r3
the volume
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Bone up! This element is alphabetically next after cadmium
calcium
200
Though this vertical line is a basis of the Cartesian coordinate system, Descartes never heard of it
the y-axis
300
A number that can be made by multiplying digits within it, like 1,260=21 x 60, is this monstrous type; 21 & 60 are the "fangs"
a vampire (number)
300
It's a number that represents the power to which a base is to be raised
exponent
300
It's a mathematical expression consisting of 2 parts, as in 2b + 3a
a binomial
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As they share a common vertex, angles A & B are said to be this type; note that A is directly on top of B
vertical
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The energy an object has by virtue of its motion is this kind, from Greek for "moving"
kinetic
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The result of a basic operation, it's from the Latin for "how many times"
a quotient
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Velocity is this type of quantity that has both magnitude & direction
a vector
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2 sides of an angle meet at this 6-letter point
vertex
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From the Greek for "four-sided", it's a geometric solid made up of 4 triangular plane faces
a tetrahedron