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Fraction arithmetic preserves value by using common denominators or reciprocals.
MethodMathematics & logicAbsolute value and distance intervalsAbsolute value measures distance from zero on the real line.
DefinitionMathematics & logicPercent and relative changeA percentage states a ratio per hundred and needs an explicit base.
MethodMathematics & logicOrder rules for real inequalitiesScaling an inequality depends on the factor's sign.
Mathematical statementMathematics & logicInteger powers and positive-base rational powersNegative exponents use reciprocals; rational exponents use principal roots.
DefinitionMathematics & logicReal logarithms and their lawsA logarithm is the inverse of exponentiation for an admissible positive base.
DefinitionMathematics & logicQuadratic formula and discriminantThe discriminant classifies the real solutions of a quadratic equation.
Mathematical statementMathematics & logicFunction composition and inversesComposition feeds one output into another function; inversion requires unique preimages.
DefinitionMathematics & logicEuclidean triangle congruence testsSpecified matching sides and angles can establish the same triangle shape and size.
Mathematical statementMathematics & logicEuclidean triangle similarity testsTriangle similarity keeps corresponding angles and one common positive side scale.
Mathematical statementMathematics & logicAcute-angle right-triangle ratiosOpposite and adjacent legs depend on the chosen acute angle.
DefinitionMathematics & logicRadian angle, circular arc and sectorRadian measure is arc length divided by radius.
DefinitionMathematics & logicPlane area and perimeter formulasArea measures covered surface; perimeter measures boundary length.
Mathematical statementMathematics & logicRight-prism and cylinder volumesVolume and surface area measure different aspects of a solid.
Mathematical statementMathematics & logicDescriptive sample center and spreadMean, median, mode and sample variance summarize observed values.
MethodMathematics & logicOrder of arithmetic operationsGrouping and equal-priority arithmetic evaluation.
MethodMathematics & logicScientific notationA normalized decimal coefficient with an integer power of ten.
DefinitionMathematics & logicDirect and inverse proportionConstant-ratio and constant-product relationships.
DefinitionMathematics & logicAngles, intersecting lines and parallel linesEuclidean line-angle relationships.
Mathematical statementMathematics & logicAngle sums of polygonsInterior and exterior angle sums for convex polygons.
Mathematical statementMathematics & logicSine and cosine rules for trianglesSide-angle laws beyond right triangles.
Mathematical statementMathematics & logicPigeonhole principleA finite assignment forces a shared output when inputs outnumber outputs.
Mathematical statementMathematics & logicTotal probability and event Bayes' theoremFinite-partition probabilities and reversal of event conditioning.
Mathematical statementMathematics & logicLeast common multipleThe smallest positive common multiple of positive integers.
DefinitionMathematics & logicPolynomials and degreeFinite sums of nonnegative integer powers with fixed coefficients.
DefinitionMathematics & logicDecimal rounding and significant digitsDecimal places, retained significant digits and rounding ties.
MethodMathematics & logicCone and sphere volume and surface areaEuclidean cone and sphere mensuration.
Mathematical statementMathematics & logicCircle angles and tangentsInscribed angles and radius-tangent perpendicularity.
Mathematical statementMathematics & logicStraight-line equationsSlope-intercept form of a nonvertical line.
Mathematical statementMathematics & logicPolygon perimeter and parallel-base areasBoundary length and enclosed area measure different properties of a plane shape.
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