Written Expressions

Front

The sum of a number and 3

Back

x + 3

Front

Three less than a number

Back

x - 3

Front

Which of the following terms mean 'addition'?

Back

total of

Front

A ______________ is a number multiplied by a variable.

Back

coefficient

Front

The product of a number and 5

Back

5x

Front

What is a variable?

Back

A symbol used to represent an unknown number.

Front

What does 'coefficient' mean?

Back

A number that is multiplied by a variable.

Front

What is an expression?

Back

A combination of numbers, variables, and operations.

Front

What does 'term' mean in mathematics?

Back

A single mathematical expression that can be a number, variable, or the product of both.

Front

What is the difference between an equation and an expression?

Back

An equation states that two expressions are equal, while an expression does not.