Math- 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
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Coefficient
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The number by which a variable is multiplied
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Exponent
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The number that tells how many factors there are of the base
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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 these symbols: < > < = > or /
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Numeric Expression
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Any mathematical problem involving numbers and operations 3+4 6 / 4
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Operations
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Addition, Subtraction, Multiplication, and Division
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Variable
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A symbol, usually a letter used to represent a number
