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Math Definitions - Letter S


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Standard Form

Definition of Standard Form

A standard form of a mathematical object is a commonly accepted way of writing that object.

For example,

  • For numbers, standard form means writing them in scientific notation
  • The standard form for the equation of a straight line is \(ax + by + c = 0\)
  • The standard form for a quadratic equation is \(ax^2 + bx + c\)

Description

The aim of this dictionary is to provide definitions to common mathematical terms. Students learn a new math skill every week at school, sometimes just before they start a new skill, if they want to look at what a specific term means, this is where this dictionary will become handy and a go-to guide for a student.



Audience

Year 1 to Year 12 students

Learning Objectives

Learn common math terms starting with letter S

Author: Subject Coach
Added on: 5th Feb 2018

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