Hidden Math

Front

What is the coefficient for -y?

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-1

Front

A symbol for a number we don't know yet. This is usually a letter.

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variable

Front

Write 2 as a fraction.

Back

Front

Which one is the VARIABLE?

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y

Front

The number you see before a variable (example: 6x, the 6 is the ________).

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coefficient

Front

What is a variable in mathematics?

Back

A symbol (usually a letter) that represents an unknown number.

Front

What is a coefficient?

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A number that multiplies a variable.

Front

How do you express the number 5 as a fraction?

Back

Front

What is the term for the result of adding two or more numbers?

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sum

Front

What is the term for a mathematical expression that combines numbers and variables?

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term