Chapter 4 math Vocabulary
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Terms | Definitions |
|---|---|
 multiplication | the process of finding the total number of items in equal sized groups |
| Associative Property of Multiplication | the property that states that when a grouping of the factors is changed, the product remains the same |
| Combination | the result of joining two or more things |
| Distributive Property of Multiplication | The property that states that multiplying a sum by a number is the same as multiplying each addend by the number and then adding the products |
| multiple | A number that is the product of a given number and a counting number |
| Tree Diagram | An organized list that shows all possible outcomes of an event |
| Variable | A symbol or a letter that stands for an unknown number. |
| Associative Property of Multiplication | Ex. (2 X 4) X 3 = 2 X (4 X 3) |
| Combination | Ex. {cheese, mayo}, {cheese, turkey}, or {mayo,turkey} |
| Distributive Property of Multiplication | Ex. 3 X (2+4) = 3 X 2 + 3 X 4 |
| Multiple | Ex. 4 X 5 = 20 20 is a multiple of 4 and also of 5 |
| Variable | Ex. 7 + n = Find 7 + n if n+5 7+n = 7 + 5 = 12 |
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