Math Vocabulary Words for Expressions

the number that comes before the variable

• coefficient

• constant

• exponent

• inverse

a number, variable, product, or quotient in an expression of sums and/or differences

• variable

• ratio

• term

• coefficient

The answer to an addition problem is called the _______________.

• difference

• product

• sum

• quotient

a symbol used to represent an unknown quantity

• expression

• variable

• quadrant

• order of operations

Which of the answer choices means the answer to an addition problem?

• product

• quotient

• difference

• sum

Which of the answer choices means the answer to a multiplication problem?

• product

• quotient

• difference

• sum

Which of the answer choices means the answer to a subtraction problem?

• product

• quotient

• difference

• sum

The math term equivalent means:

• there are letters in the math problem

• not equal to

• equal to, or equal in value

• you must multiply to solve the problem

Select all that describe what this symbol represents

• A pair of goggles

• The infinity symbol

• A sideways eight

• Without an end. To go on forever.

• You need to take a second look at something

What is the only difference between a mathematical expression and a mathematical equation?

• Even though they are two different words, they mean EXACTLY THE SAME THING.

• Equations have an equal sign, expressions do not

• Equation are used for whole numbers only, expressions are used for fractions only