One-step Equations Vocabulary

Front

What is the 'x' called in this problem?

Back

Variable 'Mystery number'.

Front

What is the operation happening between the COEFFICIENT and the VARIABLE?

Back

Multiplication.

Tags

CCSS.6.EE.A.2B

Front

What is the '-4' called in this problem?

Back

Coefficient 'buddy number'.

Tags

CCSS.6.EE.A.2B

Front

In an equation, both sides are __________.

Back

All of the above (the same value, equivalent, equal).

Front

How many solutions do equations have?

Back

1.

Front

What is a coefficient?

Back

A number that multiplies a variable.

Tags

CCSS.6.EE.A.2B

Front

What is a constant?

Back

A fixed value that does not change.

Tags

CCSS.6.EE.A.2B

Front

What does it mean for two expressions to be equivalent?

Back

They have the same value for all values of the variable.

Tags

CCSS.6.EE.A.4

Front

What is an equation?

Back

A mathematical statement that two expressions are equal.

Tags

CCSS.6.EE.A.2C

Front

What is the purpose of solving an equation?

Back

To find the value of the variable that makes the equation true.

Tags

CCSS.7.EE.B.4A