Vocab List Three

Quotient

the answer to a division problem

Sum

the answer to an addition problem

Difference

the answer to a subtraction problem

Operation

the mathematical process you do during a problem

Exponent

A mathematical symbol indicating the number of times a number is multiplied by itself.

Inference

A conclusion reached on the basis of evidence and reasoning

Summary

A retelling of the most important parts of what was read.

Paraphrase

to restate in other words

Estimate

An approximation of an answer based on reasonable assumptions

Congruent

Having the same size and shape

Parallel

two lines that never intersect

Simplify

to write an expression in a simpler form

Equivalent

having the same value

Justify

Give valid reasons or evidence to support an answer or conclusion.

Definition

A statement that gives the meaning of a term.