Expressions and Inequalities Vocabulary

A mathematical sentence that shows the relationship between quantities that are not equal

What is a value of the variable that makes the equation or inequality true called?

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

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

Define the term 'expression' in the context of mathematics.

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

• type of cooking method

• type of dance movement

• form of written communication

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

What is the variable or variables in the following inequality? 4x+4>12

• 4

• 12

• x

• 8

What is the term for a number that multiplies a variable in an algebraic expression?

• Constant

• Coefficient

• Variable

• Expression

Solve the following inequality 5y+7>22

• y<5

• y>7

• y>22

• y>3

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

• coefficient

• inequality

• variable

• equation