Math Vocabualry - Set 1

X-intercept

the point where a line crosses the x-axis

Y-intercept

the point where a line crosses the y-axis

Slope

the steepness of the line

Product

result of a multiplication

Quotient

Result of a division

Sum

Result of an addition

Difference

Result of subtraction

To “Solve”

to find the answer

Evaluate

calculate the value of

Equation

Two mathematical statements which are equal (=)

Expression

a sentence with a minimum of two numbers or variables and at least one mathematical operation

“Subject” of the formula

the variable that is being worked out; isolated on one side of the equation

Formula

A mathematical relationship or rule expressed in symbols

Inequality

Two mathematical statements that are not equal

Non-linear

not a staight line

Linear

a straight line

Area

the total space taken up by a flat (2-D) surface or shape of an object

Equivalent

Equal (the same value) but looks different

Domain

set of x values (input)

Range

set of y values (output)

Function

every x has only one y

Infinite solutions

All real numbers are a solution

Translation

move/shift a shape, line,.... Size doesn’t change

Absolute Value

Distance of a number from 0

Compound Inequality

an inequality that combines two simple inequalities

Perimeter

Distance around a shape

Relation

x with y

Output - y

Range/y

Input - x

Domain/x

Vertical

From the top to the bottom (non linear)

Horizontal

From left to right (linear)

Simplify

To put in the simplest form