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Algebra
Alegra is the study of operations and their application to solving equations.
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Compute
Mathematics; Algebra
To figure out or evaluate. For example, "compute 2 + 3" means to figure out that the answer is 5.
Additive inverse
Mathematics; Algebra
The additive inverse of any number x is the number that gives zero when added to x.
Absolute value
Mathematics; Algebra
The distance of a number from zero; the positive value of a number.
Axis of symmetry
Mathematics; Algebra
A line of symmetry for a graph. The two sides of a graph on either side of the axis of symmetry look like mirror images of each other.
Axis of reflection
Mathematics; Algebra
The "mirror line" of a reflection. That is, the line across which a reflection takes place.
Average rate of change
Mathematics; Algebra
The change in the value of a quantity divided by the elapsed time.
