Math vocabulary words
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Terms | Definitions |
|---|---|
 Ratio | Comparison of two numbers using division |
| Comparison | Examining two numbers to see which is larger |
| Fractional form | Expressed as a fraction |
| Proportion | Two equal ratios |
| Unknown term | The missing number in a proportion |
| N | A letter used to stand for an unknown number |
| Mixture | Combination of two or more items |
| Conversion | Change from one unit of measure to a different one |
| Currency | Money |
| Percent | Part per one hundred |
| Rate | Percent |
| Base | The amount you are taking a part or percent of |
| Percentage | Result obtained by multiplying a number by a percent |
| List price | Regular price of an item |
| Sale price | Reduced price of an item |
| Discount rate | Percent that the price is reduced |
| Discount | A reduction made from regular price |
| Sales tax | Money paid as tax when u buy an item |
| Tax rate | The percent charged as tax |
| Principal | Amount borrowed or invested |
| Rate of interest | Percent paid or charged for the use of money |
| Commission | Percentage of total sales |
| Rate of commission | The percent used to compute commission |
| Tip | An amount of money paid for service |
| Tip rate | Percent left as a tip |
| Graph | A visual way to show information |
| Scale | A ratio of the original size to the size on a map or model |
| Pictograph | A graph that uses pictures or symbols |
| Symbol | A thing that represents something else |
| Data | Information |
| Bar graph | A graph that compares amounts by using bars |
| Axis | A line of reference on a graph |
| Divided bar graph | A graph that uses parallel bars to compare information |
| Multiple bar graph | A bar graph wiht more than one kind of bar |
| Line graph | A graph composed of connected line segments that shows change in amounts |
| Horizontal axis | The line of reference that is parallel to the horizon |
| Vertical axis | The line of reference that is up and down |
| Circle graph | A graphic way to compare amounts using segments of a circle |
| Integer | All whole numbers and their opposites |
| Positive integer | A whole number greater than zero |
| Negative integer | A whole number less than zero |
| Absolute value | The distance a number is from zero |
| Variable | A symbol, usually a letter, that represents an unknown number |
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