Parts of an Equation

Front

A number on its own that has a fixed value.

Back

constant

Front

A number with no variable attached is called a _____

Back

constant

Front

An ________ says that two expressions are equivalent.

Back

equation

Front

What do you call each part of an expression that is separated by a + or a -?

Back

term

Front

The number before a variable is the _____.

Back

coefficient

Front

What is the term for a symbol that represents an unknown value?

Back

variable

Front

In the expression 3x + 5, what is the coefficient?

Back

3

Front

In the expression 4y - 2, what is the constant?

Back

-2

Front

What do you call the expression 2x + 3y - 5?

Back

polynomial

Front

What is the term for the highest power of a variable in a polynomial?

Back

degree