Parts of an Equation

Front

A number on its own that has a fixed value.

Back

constant

Front

What do you call each part of an expression that is separated by a + or a -?

Back

term

Front

A letter that represents a number is called a _____

Back

variable

Front

A number with no variable attached is called a _____

Back

constant

Front

The number before a variable is the _____

Back

coefficient

Front

What is the term for a mathematical expression that contains numbers, variables, and operations?

Back

expression

Front

What do you call the symbol that represents a mathematical operation, such as +, -, ×, or ÷?

Back

operator

Front

In the expression 3x + 5, what is the coefficient of x?

Back

3

Front

In the expression 4y - 2, what is the constant term?

Back

-2

Front

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

Back

equation