Equations Vocabulary

Front

What is a mathematical sentence that includes an equal sign = to compare two expressions?

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Equation

Front

Which of the following is an example of an expression? 9 + w = 19, 3z = 27, 8 + d, 5t + 2 = 20

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8 + d

Front

What is the inverse of addition?

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Subtraction

Front

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

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Coefficient

Front

What is either a single number, a variable, or numbers and/or variables multiplied together?

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Term

Front

What do we call a number that does not change?

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Constant

Front

What is a symbol used to represent a number that can change?

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Variable

Front

What is the process of finding the value of a variable in an equation?

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Solving an equation

Front

What do we call two expressions that are equal to each other?

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Equivalent expressions

Front

What is the term for a number in front of a variable in an algebraic expression?

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Coefficient