Learn math words
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This document provides definitions for important math words used in describing algebraic concepts like curves, lines, points, and solving word problems. It includes concise explanations of common terms such as expression, binomial, denominator, equation, evaluate, formula, monomial, numerator, polynomial, quotient, ratio, and trinomial. Learning the meanings of these basic math words helps prepare students to apply math skills and concepts as well as teach others.
Learn math words
- 1. Learn Math Words A glossary of important mathematical words.
- 2. Glossary Summary Activity a. Prepares learners to apply learning by having them rehearse needed information b. Prepares learners to teach or inform others c. Encourages reflection and review of particular areas of learning The following slide will help you learn and review the definitions of algebraic (math) words used in describing curves lines, points, and solving story problems
- 3. Math Glossary expression monomial binomial numerator denominator polynomial equation quotient evaluate ratio formula trinomial
- 4. expression • The sum and difference of algebraic terms • Example 2xy + 3y – 6x + 5
- 5. binomial • The sum or difference of two terms • Example 4x + 5
- 6. denominator • The term below the fraction bar • Example 3 5 <- denominator
- 7. equation • The equality between two expressions • Example 4x +1 = 3x - 5
- 8. evaluate • Replace a variable with a given value and simplify • Example 3x + 5, when x = 2 • 3(2) + 5 = 6 + 5 = 11
- 9. formula • Equation with more than one variable • Example A = lw
- 10. monomial • One term • Example 5x
- 11. numerator • Top of the fraction bar • Example 3 numerator • 5
- 12. polynomial • The sum or difference of many terms
- 13. quotient • The result of dividing the divisor into the dividend • Example 10/2 = 5, 5 is the quotient
- 14. ratio • A fraction of two values
- 15. trinomial • The sum or difference of three terms • Example 3xy + 5x - 4
- 16. Thank you for learning • The end.