Unit 3 VocabularyAmelia N.

Algebraic ExpressionAn expression that contains a variable.

Examples: 10/p=2 p+11=20

CellIn a spreadsheet, a box formed where a column

and a row intersect.

ColumnA section of cells lined up vertically.

RowA section of cells lined up horizontally.

Evaluate (a formula)Find a numerical expression.

General PatternA number model where variables take the

numbers place.

Examples: m*11=110 a+17=25

RateA ratio that compares two quantities of different

units.

Special CaseA number model where numbers take variables

place.

Examples: b+a= c d*c=a 2+3= 5 2*3=6

Square RootA number that produces a specified quantity

when multiplied by itself.

Examples: Square root of 6: Square root of 4: 36 16

Unit RateA ratio that compares two quantities of the same

units.

VariableA letter that takes a numbers place.

Examples: p=3 y=12