Math Vocab

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What are variables in math?

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Variables are symbols (like x or y) that represent unknown values.

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What is a ratio?

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A ratio is a comparison of two numbers using a colon (:), a fraction, or words.

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What is an equation?

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An equation is a mathematical statement that shows the equality of two expressions, often containing an equals sign.

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What is the answer to a multiplication problem called?

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The answer is called the Product.

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What is an expression in math?

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An expression is a combination of numbers and/or variables without an equals sign.

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What is a coefficient?

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

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What is a term in math?

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A term is a single mathematical expression that can be a number, a variable, or a combination of both.

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What is the sum in math?

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The sum is the result of adding two or more numbers together.

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What is the quotient in math?

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The quotient is the result of dividing one number by another.

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What does it mean to evaluate an expression?

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To evaluate an expression means to calculate its value by substituting numbers for variables.