Exploring Equation Components and Operations

What does a variable in an equation represent?

• A constant value

• A specific operator

• A symbol for an unknown number

• A known number

What role does a coefficient play in an equation?

• It subtracts values

• It divides values

• It multiplies the variable

• It represents addition

What is considered a constant in an equation?

• A subtraction symbol

• A standalone number

• A variable with no number in front

• A multiplication symbol

How many terms are in the equation 'x + 2 = 3'?

• Two

• Three

• Four

• One

In the equation '14 = -y', what is the coefficient of y?

• 0

• 14

• 1

• -1

What does a negative sign before a coefficient indicate?

• Addition

• Division

• Multiplication by -1

• Subtraction

In the equation '6x - 1 = 12', what is the coefficient of x?

• -6

• 1

• 12

• 6

What is the constant in the equation 'x - 2 = y'?

• -2

• y

• x

• 2

How many terms are there in the equation '-y = x - 2'?

• One

• Two

• Four

• Three

What does an operator in an equation do?

• None of the above

• Indicates a mathematical operation

• Represents a variable

• Shows a constant value