Unit 2 Vocabulary

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Algebraic Expression

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A combination of variables, numbers, and at least one arithmetic operation.

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Variable

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A symbol, usually a letter, that represents one or more numbers.

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Coefficient

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A number that is multiplied by a variable in an algebraic expression.

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Constant

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A fixed value that does not change.

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Numerical Expression

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A mathematical phrase involving only numbers and one or more operational symbols.

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Term

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A single mathematical expression. It can be a single number, a variable, or numbers and variables multiplied together.

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Equation

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A mathematical statement that asserts the equality of two expressions.

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Inequality

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A mathematical statement that compares two expressions and shows that they are not equal.