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