Equation Vocabulary

Front

What is a symbol for an unknown value, usually a letter (such as a, x, or y)?

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Variable

Front

What do you call a number that is multiplied by a variable?

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Coefficient

Front

Identify the constant in the algebraic expression: 3x + 5.

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5

Front

What is a mathematical sentence stating that two expressions are equal?

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Equation

Front

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

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3

Front

What is the term for a mathematical expression that consists of numbers, variables, and operations?

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Expression

Front

What do you call the number in front of a variable in an algebraic expression?

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Coefficient

Front

What is the term for a fixed value that does not change?

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Constant

Front

What is the term for a part of an expression that can be a number, a variable, or a combination of both?

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Term

Front

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

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Solving an equation