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Chapter 3 Math Terms
Chapter 3 Math Terms
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Mathematics
4th Grade
09/21/2010

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Term
Algebraic Expression
Definition

An expression that includes a variable. 

Example: X +5

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Distributive Property
Definition

Multiplication Property.

Example: 5 x (10 +6) = 5 x 10 + 5 x 6

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Equation
Definition

A number sentence that shows two quantities are equal.

Example: 4 + 5 = 9

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Function
Definition

A relationship between two amounts where one amount depends on the other.

Example: Think of a Function Table

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Numerical Expression
Definition
A mathematical phrase that only uses numbers and operation signs.
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Variable
Definition

A letter or symbol that stands for a number or numbers.

Example: X = 5

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Associative Property of Multiplication
Definition

Example:

3 x (4 x 2) = (3 x 4) x 2

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Commutative Property of Multiplication
Definition

Example:

4 x 5 = 5 x 4

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Identity Property of Multiplication
Definition

Any number times one is itself.

Example:

9 x 1 = 9

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Zero Property of Multiplication
Definition

Any number times zero is zero.

Example: 5 x 0 = 0

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