Algebraic Equations Vocabulary

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How many variables are there in the equation: 3x + 14 - 5y = 42?

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2

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CCSS.6.EE.A.2B

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What is the problem 3x + 14 - 5y = 42 called?

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Algebraic Expression

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CCSS.6.EE.A.2C

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What is a letter or symbol used to represent a number or quantities that vary?

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Variable

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CCSS.6.EE.A.2B

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What operation is represented by 2x?

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Multiplication

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CCSS.6.EE.A.2A

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What are the rules to be followed when simplifying expressions?

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Order of Operations

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CCSS.6.EE.A.2C

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What is the term for a number that multiplies a variable?

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Coefficient

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CCSS.6.EE.A.2B

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What do we call a number that does not change in an equation?

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Constant

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CCSS.6.EE.A.2B

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What is the term for a mathematical phrase that can contain numbers, variables, and operators?

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Algebraic Expression

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CCSS.6.EE.A.2B

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What is the first step in solving an algebraic equation?

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Isolate the variable.

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CCSS.7.EE.B.4A

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What is the term for the part of an algebraic expression that contains a variable?

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Term

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CCSS.6.EE.A.2B