Algebraic Terminology

A symbol for an unknown value is called a _______________. It is usually a letter such as a, X or Y.

• Constant

• Coefficient

• Operator

• Variable

__________________ includes a combination of TERMS separated by at least 1 operator, Examples: 2x+7, y–3, 7w+3, 8ab+9,

• Equation

• Coefficient

• Algebraic Expression

• Numerical Expression

What is the number multiplied by the variable called?

• variable

• term

• constant

• coefficient

3x+6=12 is a(n)

• equation

• algebraic expression

• numerical expression

• constant

In the equation 3x=5, the 3 is called the

• variable

• term

• coefficient

• constant

A group of variables, constants and operations that includes an equals sign is called a(n) -

• variable

• variable expression

• equation

• constant

In this expression -2x + 16y + 15, which are the coefficients?

• -2, 16, and 15

• 2 and 16

• -2 and 16

• 15

Which answer choice best describes 3x - 1 > 2?

• Algebraic Expression

• Equation

• Inequality

• Numerical Expression

Choose all of the following that are examples of algebraic expressions:

• 3x + 1 = 3

• 2x - 8

• 3x + 5 + 8x + 19

• 15 - 9 + 2

Which of the following is an example of an inequality?

• 2x + 1 < 19

• 3x + 9

• 3 + 5 = 8

• 3x - 28 + 16g