Math Vocabulary Expressions and Equations

Ax+By=C where A and B are coefficients and C is a constant.

A fixed number; the value never changes

the point where the graph crosses the x-axis.

getting rid of a variable in order to solve a system of equations

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?

• y = 8x

• y = 5x + 40

• y = 10x

• y = 10x + 80

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

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

• Expression

• Equation

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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

A math sentence without an equal sign.

• Equation

• Expression

• Variable

• Coefficient

A mathematical sentence

that shows that two expressions are

equivalent.

• difference

• equation

• constant

• solution