Expressions & Equations Vocabulary

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What is a number used to multiply a variable called?

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coefficient

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What is the term for a mathematical statement that two expressions are equal?

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equation

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In the expression 8r - 3, what is the coefficient?

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8

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What do you call a mathematical phrase that can contain numbers, variables, and operators but does not have an equality sign?

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expression

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What is the difference between an equation and an expression?

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An equation states that two expressions are equal, while an expression does not include an equality sign.

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What is the standard form of a linear equation?

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Ax + By = C, where A, B, and C are constants.

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What is a variable in mathematics?

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A symbol used to represent an unknown value.

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What does it mean to solve an equation?

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To find the value of the variable that makes the equation true.

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What is the term for the highest power of a variable in a polynomial?

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degree

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What is a linear equation?

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An equation that graphs to a straight line.