Maths Mastery Crossword

To put an expression into brackets by taking out a common factor. For example, 20x + 15y = 5(4x + 3y).
An equation where the highest power is two. For example x² + 4x + 6 = 0 is a quadratic equation
To write a sum, expression or ratio in its lowest terms. For example 4:10:6 can be simplified to 2:5:3.
Two expressions which have the same value, separated by an '=' sign. E.g. 3y = 9 + y
A collection of terms which can contain variables (letters) and numbers. E.g. 4pq - q + 7
A number that divides another number exactly. E.g. 4 is a factor of 12.
To find an approximate answer to a more difficult problem. E.g. 31.2 x 5.94 is roughly equal to 30 x 6 = 180.
To multiply out brackets in an expression. For example, 2(3x + 7) = 6x + 14
An equation used to describe a relationship between two or more variables
A whole number
Another word for 'explain'. Often crops up on your maths exam. E.g. 'Calculate the mean and range for each player. Who is the better player Justify your answer.'
A number which is part of another number's times table. E.g. 35 is a multiple of 5
An action which when applied to one or more values gives an output value. The four most common operations are addition. subtraction, multiplication and division.
Combine terms into fewer terms