6th Grade Mathematics Vocabulary

Front

A(n) _______________ consists of numbers, variables, and operations.

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algebraic expression

Front

The answer to an addition problem.

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Sum

Front

What is the "3" called?

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Coefficient

Front

A(n) _______________ is a number and/or variable that is separated by addition or subtraction symbols.

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term

Front

A _______________ is a fixed value, a number all by itself.

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constant

Front

A mathematical phrase that can contain numbers, variables, and operation symbols is called a(n) _______________.

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expression

Front

The result of subtracting one number from another is called the _______________.

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Difference

Front

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

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5

Front

A number that multiplies a variable is called a(n) _______________.

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coefficient

Front

The result of multiplying two numbers is called the _______________.

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Product