Quarter 3 (Unit 6,7) Vocabulary

What is the definition of 'algebraic expression'?

• An expression that contains numbers, operations and variables.

• A sentence that only contains numbers and no variables.

• A number that cannot be written as a fraction.

• A process of solving equations using only addition and subtraction.

What is the definition of 'coefficient'?

• The number multiplied by a variable in a term.

• A symbol representing an unknown value.

• The result of adding two numbers.

• A mathematical operation of division.

What is the definition of 'constant'?

• A term that has no variable.

• A term that always changes.

• A term that contains only variables.

• A term that is always negative.

What is the definition of 'equivalent expressions'?

• Two or more expressions that represent the same algebraic expression.

• Expressions that have different values for the same variable.

• Expressions that cannot be simplified.

• Expressions that only use numbers.

What is the definition of 'evaluate'?

• To find the value of an expression.

• To draw a diagram.

• To memorize a formula.

• To solve a puzzle.

What is the definition of 'factoring'?

• The process of finding factors.

• The process of adding numbers.

• The process of multiplying variables.

• The process of dividing equations.

What is the definition of 'like terms'?

• Terms that have the same variable(s).

• Terms that have different variables.

• Terms that have no variables.

• Terms that are always constants.

What is the definition of 'term'?

• A number or the product of a number and a variable in an algebraic expression; a number in a sequence.

• A mathematical operation such as addition or subtraction.

• A symbol that represents an unknown value.

• A rule that assigns each input exactly one output.

What is the definition of 'variable'?

• A symbol that represents one or more numbers.

• A type of mathematical operation.

• A fixed value that never changes.

• A specific equation used to solve problems.

What is the term for the following definition? 'A mathematical sentence that contains an equals sign between 2 expressions.'

• equation

• variable

• expression

• inequality