Algebra Vocabulary

noun a mathematical notation indicating the number of times a quantity is multiplied by itself

• In mathematics, an exponent is a number that represents the power to which another number is raised.
• When dealing with exponents, you just have to multiply the base number by itself the number of times indicated.
• Dude, exponents are like the superheroes of math, making numbers go up to the next level!
• Her charisma was the exponent that propelled her to success in the business world.

noun a symbol representing a quantity that can vary

adjective able to be changed or adapted

• In statistics, a variable is any characteristic that can vary among individuals or objects being studied.
• When writing code, make sure to properly declare and initialize your variables.
• I can't believe how much my mood can be a variable depending on the weather.
• The success of the project is a variable that we need to carefully consider before making any decisions.

noun a mathematical term referring to the smallest common multiple of two or more numbers

• The least common multiple of 6 and 8 is 24.
• To find the least common multiple, just multiply the numbers together.
• The LCM of those two numbers is basically just the smallest number they both go into evenly.
• In order to work together efficiently, we need to find the least common multiple of our schedules.

noun A noun is a word that represents a person, place, thing, or idea. In this case, 'a' can be used as an indefinite article before a noun.

adjective An adjective is a word that describes or modifies a noun. However, 'a' is not typically used as an adjective on its own.

adverb An adverb is a word that modifies a verb, adjective, or another adverb. 'A' is not used as an adverb.

pronoun A pronoun is a word that takes the place of a noun. 'A' is not used as a pronoun.

preposition A preposition is a word that shows the relationship between a noun (or pronoun) and other words in a sentence. 'A' is not a preposition.

conjunction A conjunction is a word that connects words, phrases, or clauses. 'A' is not a conjunction.

interjection An interjection is a word or phrase that expresses emotion or exclamation. 'A' is not an interjection.

article An article is a word that is used to specify a noun as definite or indefinite. 'A' is an indefinite article.

• The company has implemented a new policy to address the issue.
• I'm planning a trip to the beach next weekend.
• Let's grab a bite to eat before the movie.
• She has a heart of gold and always helps those in need.

adjective referring to a mathematical structure in which a certain operation is commutative

• The group is abelian if its group operation is commutative.
• An abelian group is one where the order of operations doesn't matter.
• Abelian groups are like the 'good boys' of group theory because they always follow the commutative rule.
• In a world of chaotic group operations, abelian groups stand out as the calm and orderly ones.