Equations Vocabulary

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What is the constant in the following expression? 9 + 3w

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9

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CCSS.6.EE.A.2B

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The number that is multiplied by a variable

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coefficient

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CCSS.6.EE.A.2B

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Name the coefficient in the following equation: 8 = 2y + 3

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2

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CCSS.6.EE.A.2B

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Which of the following is an example of an equation? 8 + 2x - 4, 7k - 2, y + 2 = 10, y + 2

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y + 2 = 10

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A mathematical phrase that can involve variables, numbers, and operations

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expression

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CCSS.6.EE.A.2B

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What is a variable in an equation?

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A symbol that represents an unknown value.

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CCSS.6.EE.A.2B

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What does it mean to isolate a variable?

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To get the variable alone on one side of the equation.

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CCSS.6.EE.B.7

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What are like terms?

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Terms that have the same variable raised to the same power.

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CCSS.6.EE.A.2B

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What is an equation?

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A mathematical statement that two expressions are equal.

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CCSS.6.EE.A.2C

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What is the purpose of the properties of equality?

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To maintain equality when performing operations on both sides of an equation.

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CCSS.HSA.REI.A.1