Algebra EOC Vocabulary

• a² + 2ab - b²
• a² + b²
• a² - b²
• a² - 2ab - b²

• y²
• y⁵
• y¹⁵
• y⁵⁰

• (x+2)(x-8)
• (x-8)(x-2)
• (x-4)(x-2)
• cannot be factored

• (x-4)²
• (x+4)(x-4)
• (x+4)²
• cannot be factored

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 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 variable

• a letter in the alphabet

• a letter or symbol standing for an unknown value

• a letter to grandma

• a letter to Santa

Select the constant in 8x - 2.

• 8

• 8x

• 2

• -2