Math Vocabulary Expressions and Equations

What is a math problem with variable(s) in it called?

• common expression

• numerical expression

• equivalent expression

• algebraic expression

The answer to an addition problem is called the

• difference

• quotient

• sum

• product

The large number before its exponent is called a

• base

• power

• variable

• substitute

The answer to a division problem is called the

• difference

• quotient

• sum

• product

Another name for an exponent is called a

• power

• term

• base

• variable

The answer to a subtraction problem is called the

• difference

• quotient

• sum

• product

Plugging in a number for a variable is called

• operation

• evaluation

• substitution

• solving

In the term "6g" what is the 6 called?

• constant

• variable

• coefficient

• sum

In the expression "4h + 15" what is the 15 called?

• constant

• sum

• number

• coefficient

What is the difference between an expression and equation?

• only expressions have terms

• only equations have equal signs

• only expressions have equal signs

• expressions are longer than equations