Equations Vocabulary Flashcards
1
Q
A mathematical phrase that contains variables, coefficients, constants, and operators. There is no equals sign.
A
Algebraic Expression
2
Q
To reduce or put into simplest terms. We do this with fractions.
A
Simplify
3
Q
A value that does not change; a number.
A
Constant
4
Q
A mathematical sentence stating that 2 algebraic expressions are equivalent. Contains an equals sign.
A
Equation
5
Q
Values with the same variable raised to the same power. We combine these when solving equations.
A
Like Terms
6
Q
A value that can change; most often represented by a letter or a symbol. This is what we want to isolate when solving equations.
A
Variable
7
Q
The number before a variable that is multiplying by it.
A
Coefficient
