Expressions and Equations Vocabulary

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A symbol used to show multiplication in an algebraic expression.

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⋅

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A number that tells how many times to multiply a base number by itself. Also called the power.

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exponent

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A quantity that does not change its value.

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constant

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The total amount resulting from the addition of two or more numbers, amounts, or items.

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sum

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The result of multiplying two numbers.

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product

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A letter or symbol that represents a number in an expression or equation.

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variable

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The result of subtracting one number from another.

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difference

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A mathematical phrase that can include numbers, variables, and operation symbols.

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expression

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

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equation

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The number in front of a variable in an algebraic expression, indicating how many times the variable is multiplied.

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coefficient