Math Vocabulary
Name: ______________________ Date: ____________
Write the letter of the matching definition next to each term.
1. algebra
A. To form a critical opinion of
2. add
B. A quantity that can assume any of a set of values
3. subtract
C. A disagreement or argument about something important
4. multiply
D. A quantity obtained by the addition of a group of numbers
5. divide
E. Any distinct quantity contained in a polynomial
6. exponent
F. A function in which an independent variable appears as an ___
7. powers
G. A quantity obtained by multiplication
8. distribute
H. To take off or away
9. sum
I. A serious disagreement between two groups of people
10. difference
J. The process of gradually becoming inferior
11. product
K. A numerical quantity measured or assigned or computed
12. base
L. A mathematical statement that two expressions are equal
13. term
M. In several ways
14. variable
N. To make available
15. evaluate
O. Bottom part something stands on; a safe spot in baseball
16. expression
P. A mathematical notation indicating the number of times a quantity is multiplied by itself
17. equation
Q. The mathematics of generalized arithmetical operations
18. value
R. The process of an individual organism growing organically
19. multiplier
S. The number by which a ___ is ___
20. exponential
T. A condition characterized by behavioral and learning disorders
21. balance
U. A word or phrase that particular people use in particular situations
22. growth
V. Staying steady without falling over
23. decay
W. Strength or the ability to control things (plural)