Algebra Terms
Name: ______________________ Date: ____________
Write the letter of the matching definition next to each term.
1. base
A. An integer or a fraction
2. domain
B. A measure of how likely it is that some event will occur
3. exponent
C. The place where something begins, where it springs into being
4. power
D. Any of the natural numbers or zero
5. equation
E. The set of values that give a true statement when substituted into an equation
6. range
F. A real number that cannot be expressed as a rational number
7. solution
G. Any rational or irrational ___
8. relation
H. A constant number that serves as a measure of some property or characteristic
9. origin
I. A mathematical relation such that each element of a given set is associated with an element
10. absolute value
J. A mathematical relation such that each element of a given set is associated with an element
11. coefficient
K. A series of hills or mountains
12. probability
L. A real number regardless of its sign
13. constant
M. To form a critical opinion of
14. evaluate
N. A mathematical notation indicating the number of times a quantity is multiplied by itself
15. function
O. Territory over which rule or control is exercised
16. inequality
P. A number representing a quantity assumed to have a fixed value in a specified mathematical context
17. rational
Q. An abstraction belonging to or characteristic of two entities or parts together
18. irrational
R. Strength or the ability to control things
19. integer
S. A mathematical statement that two expressions are equal
20. real number
T. Bottom part something stands on; a safe spot in baseball
21. mapping
U. Lack of equality