Algebra Vocabulary Quiz

What is the purpose of using letters in algebra?

• To represent known numbers

• To represent unknown numbers

• To represent symbols

• To represent words

What is the word for a number combined with a letter in algebra?

• Whole number

• Variable

• Term

• Constant

What are constants?

• Numbers with no letters joined

• Letters with no numbers joined

• Numbers with letters joined

• Letters with numbers joined

Which of the following is an example of a constant?

• 5

• 3m

• 2y²

• z

What is a co-efficient?

• A letter that goes in front of a number.

• A number that goes in front of a letter.

• A symbol that represents multiplication.

• A number all by itself.

What invisible operation (symbol) is between the 5 and the r in 5r?

• Addition

• Subtraction

• Multiplication

• Division

What is another term for pro-numerals?

Match the following

• Fixed value (number with no letter)

• Pronumeral

• Mathematical phrase

• Constant

• Variable (the letter)

• Expression

• Multiplicative factor of a letter

• Coefficient

• Mathematical statement with equivalence

• Equation