Algebra Vocabulary

Front

What are the parts of an equation or expression separated by plus or minus signs?

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Term

Front

What is a math sentence that includes an equal sign?

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Equation

Front

What is the term for a mathematical statement that shows the equality of two expressions?

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Equation

Front

In the equation x + 4 = 7, what is the coefficient of x?

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1

Front

How many terms are in the equation 4m + 3n = 18?

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3

Front

What is a symbol that represents a number in an equation?

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Variable

Front

What is a number that multiplies a variable in an expression?

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Coefficient

Front

What do you call a mathematical phrase that can contain numbers, variables, and operators but does not have an equal sign?

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Expression

Front

What is the value that makes an equation true called?

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Solution

Front

What is the process of finding the value of a variable that makes an equation true?

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Solving an equation