Algebraic Expressions Vocabulary

Coefficient

• A number used to multiply a variable.

• A constant that represents a fixed value.

• A term that describes the degree of a polynomial.

• A variable that can change in value.

Tags

CCSS.6.EE.A.2B

Numeric Expression

• A mathematical phrase involving numbers and operation symbols, but no variables.

• A statement that can be true or false.

• A collection of numbers without any operations.

• An equation that includes variables.

Constant

• A variable that changes over time.

• A fixed value that does not change.

• A type of equation used in mathematics.

• A measurement that can vary.

Tags

CCSS.6.EE.A.2B

Term

• A single mathematical expression that can be a single number, a variable, or numbers and variables multiplied together.

• A collection of numbers arranged in a specific order.

• A mathematical operation that combines two or more numbers.

• A graphical representation of data.

Tags

CCSS.6.EE.A.2B

Equivalent

• Having the same value.

• Being different in value.

• Having a greater value.

• Having a lesser value.

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CCSS.4.NF.A.1

CCSS.5.NF.B.5B

Algebraic Expression

• A mathematical phrase that can include numbers, variables, and operation symbols.

• A type of equation that has no solution.

• A numerical value that represents a constant.

• A graphical representation of a function.

Tags

CCSS.6.EE.A.2B

Simplify

• To alter an expression to make it simpler or more concise.

• To complicate an expression by adding more terms.

• To evaluate an expression to find its numerical value.

• To rewrite an expression in a more complex form.

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CCSS.6.EE.A.3

Variable

• A symbol used to represent a number in expressions or equations.

• A fixed value that does not change.

• A type of data structure in programming.

• An equation that has no solution.

Tags

CCSS.6.EE.A.2B

Order of Operations

• The rules that state the sequence in which the multiple operations in an expression should be solved.

• A method for solving equations without variables.

• A technique for simplifying fractions only.

• A guideline for writing mathematical proofs.

Tags

CCSS.6.EE.A.2C

Power

• The result of raising a base to an exponent.

• A measure of the rate of doing work.

• The ability to influence or control others.

• A unit of electrical energy.