6th grade Expressions + Equations Vocabulary

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A combination of variables (letters) and numbers, and at least one operation

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Algebraic Expression

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In a power, the number used as a factor

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base

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A term that does not contain a variable (hint: constantly alone)

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Constant

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The numerical factor of a term that contains a variable; the number directly in front of the variable.

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Coefficient

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A mathematical sentence that contains an equal sign

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Equation

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to solve: find the answer

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Evaluate

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A variable or combination of variables, numbers and symbols that represent a mathematical relationship; it does not have an equal sign.

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Expression

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A combination of numbers and operations, no equal sign

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Numerical Expression

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Order you follow to complete a number sentence. Parenthesis, Exponents, Multiplication, Division, Addition, Subtraction

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Order of Operations

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What is the answer to a multiplication problem?

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