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Pair Two identical, similar, or corresponding things that are matched for use together [6] nisotomākana

Parentheses A pair of signs, “(” and “)”, is used to indicate that the operation(s) on the quantities enclosed should be carried out first. [4] wawi cakpaykanahk
3 × (5 – 2) + 1 = 3 × 3 + 1 = 9 + 1 = 10
Pattern A design (geometric) or sequence (numerical or algebraic) that is predictable because some aspect of it repeats [1] masinisâwân isi-askotomakak

Algebraic sequence: 3, 7, 11, 15, 19,…

Geometric sequence: 2, 6, 18, 54, 162,…

Fibonacci sequence: 0, 1, 1, 2, 3, 5,…

Penny The coin that represents the smallest unit of money in the United States and Canada, which is equal to 1 cent. [4] piyak-pîwâpiskos
Plane A set of points forming a flat surface that extends without end in all directions [1] môhkocikêwâkan
Point (on a graph) cacipiyikan
Product (mathematical) The number obtained when two or more factors are multiplied. [1] māmwi-akītȃk
in 1.2 × 3 = 3.6,
3.6 is the product

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