Algebra Vocabulary 6th Grade

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What is a variable?

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A variable is a symbol used to represent a number.

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CCSS.6.EE.A.2B

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What is the coefficient in the equation k - 8 = 10?

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The coefficient is 1.

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CCSS.6.EE.A.2B

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In the expression 3a + 19, what is 'a' called?

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The 'a' is called a variable.

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CCSS.6.EE.A.2B

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Solve for b in the equation 9 + b = 32.

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b = 23.

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CCSS.6.EE.B.7

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What do we call each part of an algebraic equation separated by a plus, minus, or equal sign?

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Each part is called a term.

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CCSS.6.EE.A.2B

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What is an equation?

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An equation is a mathematical statement that two expressions are equal.

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CCSS.6.EE.A.4

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What is an expression?

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An expression is a combination of numbers, variables, and operations without an equal sign.

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CCSS.6.EE.A.2B

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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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CCSS.7.EE.B.4A

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What is a coefficient?

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A coefficient is a number that is multiplied by a variable.

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CCSS.6.EE.A.2B

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What is a term in algebra?

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A term is a single mathematical expression that can be a number, a variable, or a combination of both.

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CCSS.6.EE.A.2B