Important Algebraic Symbols Flashcards
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What does the symbol '>' represent?

  • Is equal to
  • Is at least (correct)
  • Is less than
  • Is at most

    • What does the symbol '_' represent?

  • Is at least
  • Is equal to
  • Is at most (correct)
  • Is less than

    • What does the symbol '<' represent?

  • Is equal to
  • Is at most
  • Is less than (correct)
  • Is at least

    • What does the symbol '=' represent?

    <p>Is equal to</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What operation does '( + )' indicate?

    <p>Sum of</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What operation does '( - )' indicate?

    <p>Difference of</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What operation does '( - )' indicate?

    <p>Product of</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What operation does '( numerator / denominator )' indicate?

    <p>Quotient of</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a variable for a number?

    <p>x</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does 'x2' represent?

    <p>a number squared</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does 'x3' represent?

    <p>a number cubed</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Important Algebraic Symbols and Their Meanings

    • "is at least" is represented by the symbol >. Indicates a minimum value inclusive of the number itself.

    • "is at most" symbolizes .. Indicates a maximum value inclusive of the number itself.

    • "is less than" uses the symbol <. Denotes that a value is strictly lower than another.

    • "is / equal to" is represented by the symbol =. Indicates that two values are the same.

    • "sum of" is denoted by the expression ( + ). Requires parentheses to indicate that the quantities should be added together.

    • "difference of" uses the expression ( - ). Requires parentheses indicating subtraction between two quantities.

    • "product of" is denoted incorrectly as ( - ). Should represent multiplication, correctly noted as ( * ). Requires parentheses.

    • "quotient of" is represented by ( numerator / denominator ). Indicates a fraction, and parentheses are necessary to express this operation clearly.

    • "a number" can be denoted by x, where x can represent any variable.

    • "a number squared" is expressed as x². Represents a number multiplied by itself.

    • "a number cubed" is expressed as x³. Represents a number multiplied by itself twice.

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    This set of flashcards covers essential algebraic symbols and their meanings, such as 'is at least', 'is at most', 'is less than', and more. Perfect for quick reference and study to understand algebraic expressions better.

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