Equation Vocabulary Practice

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What is a term in an equation?

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A term is a single mathematical expression that can be a number, a variable, or a combination of both, such as 4y or -5.

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What is a coefficient?

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A coefficient is a numerical factor that multiplies a variable in an expression, such as the 4 in 4y.

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What is an expression?

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An expression is a combination of numbers, variables, and operators (like +, -, *, /) that represents a value, such as 4y - 5.

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What is an equation?

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An equation is a mathematical statement that asserts the equality of two expressions, such as 42 = 6h.

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What is a variable?

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A variable is a symbol, often a letter, that represents an unknown value in an expression or equation, such as y in 4y - 5.

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What does it mean to solve an equation?

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To solve an equation means to find the value of the variable that makes the equation true.

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What is the difference between an expression and an equation?

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An expression does not have an equality sign, while an equation does.

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What is a constant in an equation?

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A constant is a fixed value that does not change, such as the number 31 in the equation 4y - 5 = 31.

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What is the purpose of a coefficient in an equation?

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The coefficient indicates how many times to multiply the variable, affecting the value of the term.

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What is the role of the equal sign in an equation?

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The equal sign (=) indicates that the values on both sides of the equation are the same.