One Step Equation Vocabulary

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Equation

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Mathematical statement that says 2 expressions are equal.

Must have and EQUAL sign

Example: 5y + 1 = 11

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Expression

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A group of terms that does NOT contain an EQUAL sign

Examples:

5y + 1

3y - 5

7x

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Term

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A number, variable, product, or quotient in an expression

Separated by operation signs ( +, -, =, x....)

Examples:

3x + 1

3 - 5x = 2

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Variable

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A LETTER that represents an UNKNOWN number

Written as an alphabet letter

Examples:

x

Y

3x + 3 = 2

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Coefficient

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The number being multiplied by the variable

It's a number (not a letter)

Examples:

3x

5n

7m + 5x = 10