Unlocking Algebra Vocabulary

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Across
  1. 1. These are terms that have the same variable and exponent. They can be combined in simplification.
  2. 3. This symbol shows up when we are working with roots in math. It is used in expressions involving square roots or cube roots.
  3. 5. This involves changing subtraction into addition of opposites. It helps simplify polynomial expressions.
  4. 7. This tells you the highest exponent in an expression. It helps describe how a polynomial behaves.
  5. 8. This shows how many times a number is multiplied by itself. It appears as a small raised number.
  6. 9. This type of number can always be written as a fraction. It includes integers and terminating decimals.
  7. 12. This is the number placed in front of a variable. It tells how many of that variable you have.
  8. 14. This is when you expand expressions using distribution or FOIL. It often removes parentheses completely.
  9. 16. This is a polynomial that has exactly two terms. The terms are usually connected by plus or minus signs.
  10. 20. This is what you do when you combine like terms. It results in a simplified expression.
Down
  1. 2. This is a value that multiplies by itself to give a number. You often see it when undoing a perfect square.
  2. 4. This is a method where you multiply across parentheses. It helps remove grouping symbols.
  3. 6. This is a value that must be multiplied three times to get a number. It is often used when dealing with volume.
  4. 10. This type of number cannot be written as a fraction. It often goes on forever without repeating.
  5. 11. This is a polynomial that has three terms. A common example shows up in quadratics.
  6. 13. This is a letter used to represent an unknown value. It can change depending on the situation.
  7. 15. This is what you do when you make an expression easier to work with. You often combine like terms when doing this.
  8. 17. This is an expression made of terms with variables and exponents. It can have one or many terms.
  9. 18. This is a shortcut method for multiplying two binomials. It stands for First, Outer, Inner, Last.
  10. 19. This is a polynomial that only has one term. It does not include addition or subtraction.