Understanding Equation Terms

Front

Symbol for unknown value, e.g., x, y

Back

Variable

Front

Number multiplying a variable, e.g., 3 in 3x

Back

Coefficient

Front

Fixed value, e.g., 5 in x + 5

Back

Constant

Front

Statement that two expressions are equal, e.g., 2x + 3 = 7

Back

Equation

Front

Single number or variable, e.g., 4x or 7

Back

Term

Front

Combination of terms, e.g., 3x + 2

Back

Expression

Front

First degree equation, e.g., 2x + 3 = 7

Back

Linear Equation

Front

Second degree equation, e.g., x^2 + 3x + 2 = 0

Back

Quadratic Equation

Front

Value making the equation true, e.g., x = 2

Back

Solution

Front

Statement that expressions are not equal, e.g., x > 3

Back

Inequality