Expressions & Equations Vocabulary

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A number that does not change (it stands alone without any variable attached)

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constant

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A letter used to represent a number value in an expression or an equation

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variable

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In 8r + 3, the CONSTANT is ___

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3

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A part of a mathematical expression separated by addition or subtraction symbols

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term

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5y - 7 is an example of an ____________

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expression

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A mathematical statement that two expressions are equal, often containing an equals sign (=)

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equation

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The numerical factor in a term that contains a variable

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coefficient

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The process of finding the value of a variable that makes an equation true

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solving an equation

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An expression that combines numbers, variables, and operations (like +, -, *, /) without an equals sign

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expression

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The symbol used to represent a mathematical operation, such as +, -, *, or /

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operator