Expressions and equations Flashcards
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Algebraic expression
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A combination of variables, numbers, and at least one operation
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Base
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The number that is raised to a power
3
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Coefficient
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The number by which a variable is multiplied
4
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Exponent
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The number that tells how many factors there are of the base
5
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Equation
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A sentence containing an equal sign
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Inequality
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A mathematical sentence that compares two unequal expressions using one of the symbols < > or =/
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Numeric expression
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A mathematical problem involving numbers and an operation
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Operation
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Addition, subtraction, multiplication, division
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Variable
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A symbol usually a letter, used to represent a number
