basic algebra review

Front

a letter that represents a number

Back

variable

Front

the "big" number in front of a variable

Back

coefficient

Front

what property should be used to simplify the problem

5(x-6)

Back

distribution

Front

What word is used to represent the order of the operations when you solve an algebraic problem?

Back

PEMDAS

Front

What operation is represented by "less than"

Back

subtraction

Front

What number do you multiply by when the word problem says "twice" or "double"?

Back

2

Front

What is the small number in the right hand, upper corner called?

Back

exponent

Front

What are the symbols ( ) called?

Back

parenthesis

Front

What does an math equation have that a math expression doesn't?

Back

=

(an equals sign)

Front

What is the distance around the outside of a shape called?

Back

perimeter