Algebraic Vocabulary

Branch of mathematics that combines symbols according to the rules of arithmetics.

• Algebra

• Arithmetic

• Geometry

• Calculus

A(n) _______________ consists of numbers, variables, and operations.

• numeric expression

• expression

• algebraic expression

• algebraic equation

A(n) _______________ is a number and/or variable that is seperated by an addition or subtraction symbols.

• term

• expression

• coefficient

• variable

A _______________ is a number being multiplied by a variable.

• variable

• term

• coefficient

• constant

A _______________ is a fixed value, a number all by itself.

• constant

• term

• variable

• coefficient

• 2

• 9

• 1

• 6

In the expression 3x + 8, what is the coefficient?

• 8

• 3

• x

Tags

6.13

In the expression 9x + 4, what is the variable?

• 9

• x

• 4

Tags

6.13

A mathematical statement with no equal sign is called an...

• Expression

• Equation

Tags

6.13

A mathematical statement with an equal sign is called an...

• Expression

• Equation

Tags

6.13