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Pair

nisotomākana

Definition: Two identical, similar, or corresponding things that are matched for use together are called a pair [6].

A pair of moccasins with tassels. They represent the term "pair"
Figure 14.1 A pair of moccasins (illustration: Larissa Kitchemonia).

Parentheses

wawi cakpaykanahk

Definition: It is a pair of round brackets “( )”. In mathematics, parentheses are used to group numbers, variables, or expressions together. The operations within the parentheses should be carried out first [4].

Example

3 × (5 – 2) + 1

= 3 × 3 + 1

= 9 + 1

= 10

Pattern

masinisâwân isi-askotomakak

Definition: It is a geometric design or numerical/algebraic sequence that is predictable because some aspect of it repeats [1].

a shell with Fibonacci spiral patrern
Figure 14.2 A shell with Fibonacci spiral pattern by Brian0918 under CC BY-SA 3.0 DEED.

Penny

piyak-pîwâpiskos

Definition: It is a coin representing the smallest unit of money in various countries, including the United States and Canada. It is equal to one cent [4].

A Canadian penny. It is copper colour with 1 cent label.
Figure 14.3 A Canadian penny illustration: Larissa Kitchemonia).

Plane

môhkocikêwâkan

Definition: A plane is a set of points forming a flat surface that extends without end in all directions [1].

a plane is drawn in relation to an coordinate system.
Figure 14.4 A plane by Dejawolf under Public Domain.

Point (on a graph)

cacipiyikan

Definition: A point on a graph is represented by a dot. Its location can be labelled by a pair of numbers, which are also called x and y coordinates.

It is an order pair (2, 6) on a coordinate.
Figure 14.5 A point (2, 6) on a coordinate.

Product 

māmwi-akītȃk

Definition: In mathematics, the product is the result when two or more factors are multiplied [1].

Example

In the following calculation:

  • 1.2 × 3 = 3.6

3.6 is the product.

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