Definitions


 * Definitions: **


 * Denominator** - The number of equal partsi in the whole or the group: 3/4 has denominator 4.


 * Divisible** - A number is divisible by another number when the remainder is zero.


 * Equation** - A number sentence that contains the symbol =.


 * Equivalent Fractions** - Fractions that represent the same part of the whole or group: 1/3, 2/6, 3/9, 4/12.


 * Estimate** - An approximate answer.


 * Exponent** - The raised number used in a power to indicate the number of repeated mulitplications of the base: 4² has exponent 2.


 * Expression** - A mathematical phrase made up of numbers and variables, connected by operators.


 * Factors** - The numbers that are mulitplied to produce a specific product.


 * Fraction** - A number that describes part of a whole or part of a group.


 * Grid** - A pattern of dots or lines.


 * Numerator** - The number of equal parts being considered in a whole or group: 5/7 has numerator 5.


 * Order of Operations** - The rules to be followed when simplifying expressions: 1. brackets 2. exponents 3. division and mulitplication 4. addition and subtraction.


 * Percent** - A fraction or ratio in which the denominator is 100.


 * Power** - A number written in exponential form: 3⁴.


 * Quotient** - A number resulting from division.


 * Ratio** - A comparison of two numbers: 4:5 or 4/5.


 * Variable** - A letter or symbol used to represent a number.


 * Whole numbers** - Numbers in the sequence 0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, ....


 * X-axis** - The horizontal number line in the Cartesian coordinate plane.


 * Y-axis** - The vertical number line in the Cartesian coordinate plane.