Expressions & Equations Vocabulary

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A mathematical sentence stating that two expressions are equal

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equation

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In math, this basically means opposite

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inverse

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A letter used to represent a number value in an expression or an equation

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variable

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Combination of numbers, operations, and variables which can be evaluated for a given value of the variables

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expression

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To replace variables with values and then simplify using the order of operations.

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evaluate

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A part of a mathematical expression separated by addition or subtraction symbols

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term

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A number that does not change (it stands alone without any variable attached)

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constant

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A number used to multiply a variable. It is the number "attached" to a variable.

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coefficient

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5y = 7 is an example of an ____________

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equation

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5y - 7 is an example of an ____________

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expression