Algebra Vocabulary S1

Define algebraic expression.

• a number multiplied by a variable

• a math phrase that may have numbers, variables, and operations

• a math statement setting two expressions equal

• a set of solutions

Define algebraic equation.

• a number multiplied a variable

• a math phrase with numbers, variables, and operations

• a math statement setting two expressions equal

• a set of solutions

Define coefficient.

• the number multiplied by a variable

• to replace a value for a variable

• a number standing alone

• to find the value of an expression

Define constant.

• the number multiplied by a variable

• to replace a value for a variable

• a number standing alone

• to find the value of an expression

Define substitute.

• the number multiplied by a variable

• to replace a variable with a value or an expression

• a number standing alone

• to find the value of an expression

Define evaluate.

• the number multiplied by a variable

• to replace a value for a variable

• a number standing alone

• to find the value of an expression

Define variable

• a letter in the alphabet

• a letter or symbol standing for an unknown value

• a letter to grandma

• a letter to Santa

Define terms.

• parts of an expression or equation separated by + or -.

• parts of a sentence

• many ways to do a problem

• parts of a car

The variable that is graphed on the y-axis is the ________________

• Independent Variable
• Dependent Variable
• Constant
• Hedgehog

a set of numbers or coordinates used to locate any point on a coordinate plane, written in the form (x,y)

• Domain

• Range

• Origin

• Ordered pair