| Term | Definition |
|---|
| rational number | a number that can be written as a fraction in the form a/b; is an integer b/o |
| expression | the part of a number sentence that combines numbers and operations, but doesn't have an equal sign. |
| equation | a mathematical statement that two expressions are equal |
| area | the number of square units needed to cover a flat surface. |
| perimeter | distances around a closed figure. |
| congruent | Figures or shapes that have the same size and shape; equal |
| isosceles triangle | a triangle with two equal sides |
| scalene triangle | a triangle with no two sides of equal length |
| composite figure | A figure made of circles, rectangles, squares and other two-dimensional figures. |
| unit rate | comparison of a quanity to 1 |
| ratio | a comparison of two quantities. |
| proportion | A statement where two fractions/ratios are equal |
| decimal | a proper fraction whose denominator is a power of 10 |
| fraction | a comparison of parts to a whole |
| percent | a ratio that compares a number to 100. |
| lateral surface area | The sum of all the areas of the faces of a 3D solid except the bases |
| total surface area | The sum of all the areas of the faces of a 3D solid |
| B | the area of the base of a solid figure |
| P | the perimeter of the base of a solid figure |
| polygon | a 2 dimensional closed figure having three or more sides |
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