Algebraic Order of Operations Vocabulary

To correctly solve any mathematical equation, you must follow the:

• Algebraic Expressions

• Algebraic Equations

• Order of Operations

• Inverse Operations

The parts of an expression that are added or subtracted. 

• base

• power

• term

• coefficients

PEMDAS – tells which operation is performed first so that everyone finds the same value for an expression

• algebraic expression

• perfect square

• term

• order of operations

contains at least one variable and at least one operation

• numerical expression

• algebraic expression

• like terms

• equivalent expression

When evaluating Algebraic Expressions you must follow the ___________ ____ _____________.

a symbol, usually a letter, used to represent a number

• power

• exponent

• base

• variable

• coefficient

• constant

• power

• perfect square

A number, a variable, or a product of numbers and variables often separated by operation symbols. (Examples: 27, n, 7y)

• Terms

• Coefficients

• Variables

• Constants

A quantity that does not change its value. (The number without a letter.)

• Term

• Coefficient

• Variable

• Constant

The rules (steps) to be followed when simplifying expressions.

• Order of Operations (GEMS)

• Variables

• Like Terms

• Exponent