Important Algebraic Symbols Flashcards

Questions and Answers

What does the symbol '>' represent?

Is equal to

Is less than

Is at least (correct)

Is at most

What does the symbol '<' represent?

Is at most

Is equal to

Is at least

Is less than (correct)

What does the symbol '=' represent?

Is equal to (correct)

Is at least

Is at most

Is less than

What does the term 'sum of' refer to?

( + ) * parenthesis required! Signup and view all the answers

What does the term 'difference of' refer to?

( - ) * parenthesis required! Signup and view all the answers

What does the term 'product of' refer to?

( x ) * parenthesis required! Signup and view all the answers

What does the term 'quotient of' refer to?

( / ) * (numerator / denominator) * ( fraction form and parenthesis !) Signup and view all the answers

What does 'a number' typically represent?

x (can use any variable) Signup and view all the answers

What does 'a number squared' mean?

x^2 Signup and view all the answers

What does 'a number cubed' mean?

x^3 Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Important Algebraic Symbols

"is at least" is represented by the symbol >, indicating a minimum value.
"is at most" signifies a maximum value, typically represented as < or ≤.
"is less than" is denoted as <, indicating that one quantity is smaller than another.
"is / equal to" is represented by =, showing that two values are the same.
"sum of" indicates addition and is represented as ( + ), with parenthesis required to clarify terms being added.
"difference of" indicates subtraction and is represented as ( - ), also requiring parenthesis for clarity of the subtrahend.
"product of" indicates multiplication and is represented as ( × ), with parenthesis to clarify the factors being multiplied.
"quotient of" signifies division and is represented in fraction form as ( numerator / denominator ), with parenthesis highlighting the numerator and denominator.
"a number" can be symbolized as x, allowing for any variable to represent an unknown quantity.
"a number squared" is denoted as x², representing a number multiplied by itself.
"a number cubed" is denoted as x³, indicating a number multiplied by itself twice (total of three instances).

Description

This quiz will help you learn important algebraic symbols and their meanings, providing a quick reference for terms used in algebra. Each flashcard presents a word with its corresponding definition and symbol. Perfect for students looking to reinforce their understanding of algebraic concepts.