Equations and Expressions Vocabulary

An Expression is a mathematical phrase that contains...

• numbers, variables, and operators.

• an equal sign

• a STOP sign and a GO sign

• Don't pick this one! Use your notes.

What is the coefficient in the expression?

• 4s

• 4

• 12

What is the variable in the expression?

• m

• 7m

• 8

• +

What does "operations" mean in an expression or equation?

• To take the problem apart and fix it.

• To do the opposite.

6 + f - 7t = 35

• Expression

• Equation

• Inequality

A math sentence without an equal sign.

• Equation

• Expression

• Variable

• Coefficient

The table shows Sandra's weekly earnings, y , based on the number of hours she works. Which equation can Sandra use to calculate her weekly earnings when she works x hours?

​ (a)  

• y = 8x

• y = 5x + 40

• y = 10x

• y = 10x + 80

14 = 2y + 4
is called an...

• Equation

• Expression

• Term

• Money

5x + y = 7g

• Expression

• Equation

• Inequality

Of, relating to, or designating algebra. 2. Designating an expression, equation, or function in which only numbers, letters, and arithmetic operations are contained or used.

• Slope

• Parallel Lines

• No solution

• Algebraically