Vocabulary for Expression Equations and Inequalities Quiz

Question 1: What is the term for a mathematical statement that two expressions are equal?

• coefficient

• inequality

• variable

• equation

Question 2: Define the term 'coefficient' in the context of an algebraic expression.

• The process of finding the value of a variable in an equation

• The result of adding two or more numbers together

• A numerical or constant factor in an algebraic term

• A letter used to represent a number in an algebraic expression

Question 3: What is the difference between an equation and an inequality?

• An equation is used for addition and subtraction, while an inequality is used for multiplication and division

• An equation shows the equality between two expressions, while an inequality shows the relationship between two expressions using symbols like <, >, ≤, or ≥.

• An equation has letters and numbers, while an inequality only has numbers

• An equation has a solution, while an inequality has a range of solutions

Question 4: Explain the meaning of the term 'variable' in the context of algebraic expressions.

• A constant number in an equation

• A fixed value that does not change

• A type of mathematical operation

• A symbol that represents a quantity that can change or vary

Question 5: Define the term 'solution' in the context of an equation or inequality.

• A value that has no effect on the equation or inequality

• A value that makes the equation or inequality false

• A value that makes the equation or inequality true

• A value that is only applicable to inequalities, not equations

Question 6: What is the meaning of the term 'like terms' in algebraic expressions?

• Terms with different variables raised to different powers

• Terms with opposite signs

• Terms with different coefficients

• Terms with the same variables raised to the same powers

Question 7: Explain the concept of 'solving' an equation or inequality.

• Guessing the value of the variable

• Ignoring the variable in the equation

• Finding the value of the variable that makes the equation or inequality true.

• Doubling the value of the variable

Question 8: Define the term 'expression' in the context of mathematics.

• A combination of numbers, symbols, and operators to represent a value

• A type of cooking method

• A type of dance movement

• A form of written communication

Question 9: What is the significance of the term 'inequality' in mathematics?

• It is used to represent equal values

• It is used to calculate the average of two values

• It is used to compare the size of two values.

• It is used to measure the distance between two values

Question 10: Explain the meaning of the term 'constant' in the context of algebraic expressions.

• A term that is only used in geometry and not in algebra

• A term that does not contain any variables and represents a fixed value.

• A term that contains all variables and represents a changing value

• A term that is always negative in value