Expressions Vocabulary

Front

Each number or variable by itself, or product of numbers and variables in an algebraic expression typically separated by + or -, is called a ______________.

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term

Front

Which term describes a collection of numbers, variables, and operators?

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Expression

Front

The numerical factor of a term that contains variable is called a ____________.

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coefficient

Front

What is a fixed value that does not change called?

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Constant

Front

_________________ represents an unknown number.

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Variable

Front

A mathematical statement that shows the equality of two expressions is called a ______________.

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Equation

Front

The symbol used to represent a mathematical operation, such as +, -, ×, or ÷, is called an ______________.

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Operator

Front

A number that does not change and is used in calculations is known as a ______________.

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Constant

Front

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

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3

Front

In the expression 4y - 7, what is the constant term?

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