Algebra I Glossary

a number that multiplies a variable

groupings in which the order of members does not matter

a number that is a multiple of all of the denominators in a group of fractions

states that when two values are added together, changing their order does not affect their sum: For all real numbers a and b, a + b = b + a

states that when two values are multiplied together, changing their order does not affect their product: For all real numbers a and b, ab = ba

the process of changing a polynomial of the form  into a perfect square trinomial

an event with more than one outcome

the part of a logical statement that provides the result or consequences of the hypothesis—In a statement “If x then y”, the conclusion is y.

a statement that attempts to make a conclusion but has not been proved true or false

the constant in a proportional function equation; it describes the ratio or proportional relationship of the independent and dependent variables—also called the constant of variation or the rate of change