unit 1 math 1
Function
A kind of relation in which one variable uniquely determines the value of another variable.
Units of Measurement
A quantity used as a standard of measurement.
Equation
A statement that describes the equality of two expressions by connecting them with an equals sign.
Variable
A symbol that represents an unknown value.
Linera Equation
An equation that describes a straight line.
Accuracy
How close an approximation is to an actual value.
Coefficient
Number used to multiply a variable.
Factor
Number you multiply by to get another number.
Scale
The spacing of numbers on the axes of a graph.
Quanity
The amount of something.
Algebra
The branch of mathematics that deals with operations on sets of numbers and relationships between them.
Precision
The level of detail in a number or estimate. A precise number has many significant digits.
Unit Rates
The rate of one item.
Proportion
The result of dividing one number or expression by another. Sometimes a ratio is written as a proportion, such as 3;2 (three to two).
Modeling
Using a picture, equation, or system of equations to represent realworld phenomena. Models also represent patterns found in graphs and/or data.