Expressions - Unit 3 - Vocabulary

Front

What is the mathematical language of numbers and symbols, including variables?

Back

Algebra

Front

What is a symbol used to represent a number, often a letter that represents what we don't know?

Back

Variable

Front

What are terms that contain the same variables and the same exponents called?

Back

Like terms

Front

What must you do to find the value of an algebraic expression, meaning to put a number in place of a variable?

Back

Substitute

Front

What is an expression that combines variables, numbers, and at least one operation called?

Back

Algebraic Expression

Front

What is the term for a number that is multiplied by a variable in an algebraic expression?

Back

Coefficient

Front

What do you call the process of simplifying an algebraic expression by combining like terms?

Back

Combining Like Terms

Front

What is the term for the highest power of a variable in a polynomial?

Back

Degree

Front

What is the difference between an equation and an expression?

Back

An equation contains an equals sign, while an expression does not.

Front

What is the term for a mathematical statement that shows the equality of two expressions?

Back

Equation