Algebra Vocabulary

Front

What is the number that is multiplied with the variable?

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Coefficient

Front

In the equation 4y + 7 = 21, what is the coefficient?

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4

Front

What is a math sentence without an equal sign called?

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Expression

Front

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

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Term

Front

What is a math sentence with an equal sign called?

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Equation

Front

What do we call a symbol that represents a number in an expression or equation?

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Variable

Front

What is the term for the value that a variable represents in an equation?

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Solution

Front

What is the process of finding the value of a variable in an equation called?

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Solving

Front

What do we call an equation that shows two expressions are equal?

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Identity

Front

What is a mathematical phrase that can contain numbers, variables, and operators?

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Expression