Mathematical Terms and Definitions

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Literal equation

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A mathematical equation or formula that contains more than one variable.

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Variable

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A symbol used to represent a quantity that can change.

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Coefficient

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A number multiplied by a variable.

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Expression

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A mathematical sentence that includes at least one operation, numbers, and/or variables without an equality symbol.

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Term

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The parts of an expression or equation that are added or subtracted.

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Equation

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A mathematical statement that states two expressions are equivalent.

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Exponent

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The number that is used to represent how many times the base is used as a factor.

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subscript

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a letter, number, word, or other symbol that is written just below another letter, number, word, or symbol in a smaller size