Equations Voc 6.18

*A term or combination of terms and operators.

• Equation
• Term
• Constant
• Expression

*Either a single number, a variable, or numbers and or variables multiplied together.  Separated by + and -

• Term
• Coefficient
• Constant
• Operator

A number that is multiplied by a variable. 

• Constant
• Coefficient
• Term
• Operator

*A symbol for an unknown value.  Usually a letter. 

• Term
• Coefficient
• Constant
• Variable

*A mathematical sentence stating that two expressions are equal.  Look for the equal sign.

• Expression
• Term
• Equation
• Bi-lateral Summation 

*A symbol ( +, -, x, or ÷) representing a mathematical operation.

• Term
• Expression
• Operator
• Coefficient

Which of the following is a variable in the equation 
4y - 5 = 31

• 31
• 4
• y
• 4y - 5

Which of the following is a coefficient in the equation 
4y - 5 = 31

• 31
• 4
• y
• 4y - 5

Which of the following is a term in the equation 
4y - 5 = 31

• 31
• 4
• y
• 4y - 5

Which of the following is an expression in the equation 
4y - 5 = 31

• -5
• 4
• y
• 4y - 5