Equation Vocabulary

Front

What is a number that is multiplied by a variable called?

Back

coefficient

Front

What is a mathematical sentence stating that two expressions are equal?

Back

equation

Front

What do we call a number on its own?

Back

constant

Front

What is the term for a single number, a variable, or numbers and/or variables multiplied together? (e.g., 4, abc, 5w)

Back

term

Front

What is the value of a coefficient in the expression 3x + 5?

Back

3

Front

What is the difference between a variable and a constant?

Back

A variable represents an unknown value, while a constant is a fixed value.

Front

What is the standard form of a linear equation?

Back

Ax + By = C, where A, B, and C are constants.

Front

What does it mean for two expressions to be equivalent?

Back

They have the same value for all values of the variable.

Front

What is the role of a constant in an equation?

Back

It provides a fixed value that does not change.

Front

How do you identify the coefficient in the term 7xy?

Back

The coefficient is 7.