Equations Vocabulary

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What is the operator in this equation?

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+ (The operator is a symbol that represents a mathematical operation, such as addition, subtraction, multiplication, or division.)

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A number that does not change (it stands alone without any variable attached) is called ______________.

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Constant (A constant is a fixed value that does not change.)

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What is the solution in this equation?

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(The solution is the value that makes the equation true.)

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A mathematical sentence stating that two expressions are EQUAL is called ______________.

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Equation (An equation shows that two expressions have the same value.)

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A letter or symbol that represents an unknown value is called ______________.

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Variable (A variable is used to represent a number that can change.)

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What is a coefficient in an equation?

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Coefficient (A coefficient is a number that multiplies a variable in an algebraic expression.)

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What does it mean to solve an equation?

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To solve an equation means to find the value of the variable that makes the equation true.

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What is an expression in mathematics?

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Expression (An expression is a combination of numbers, variables, and operators without an equality sign.)

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What is the difference between an equation and an expression?

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An equation has an equality sign, while an expression does not.

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What is a term in an algebraic expression?

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Term (A term is a single mathematical expression that can be a number, variable, or the product of both.)