Unit 2 Equations Vocabulary

Front

A number that does not change (it stands alone without any variable attached)

Back

constant

Front

What is the inverse of division? (÷)

Back

Multiplication (×)

Front

A mathematical sentence stating that two expressions are EQUAL

Back

equation

Front

5y = 7 is an example of an ____________

Back

equation

Front

Select the best answer that describes what took place: 2x + 5x - 4 + 7 = 7x + 3

Back

combining like terms

Front

A symbol used to represent a number that can change is called a ____________

Back

variable

Front

In the expression 3x + 4, the number 3 is called the ____________

Back

coefficient

Front

An expression that combines numbers, variables, and operations is called an ____________

Back

expression

Front

The process of finding the value of a variable that makes an equation true is called ____________

Back

solving an equation

Front

The statement 2 + 3 = 5 is an example of a ____________

Back

true equation