Mathematical Terms Flashcards
1
Q
What does EXPRESSIONS mean?
A
An algebraic formula without an answer.
2
Q
What does FORMULAE mean?
A
Methods to help you solve the algebra questions.
3
Q
What are LIKE TERMS?
A
Terms that are able to be added/subtracted because they have the same VARIABLE.
4
Q
What are VARIABLES?
A
Letters substituting unknown numbers that are usually to be worked out and identified.
5
Q
What does SUBSTITUTE mean?
A
A replacement for a number, e.g., x = 3.
6
Q
What does EXPANDING mean?
A
When you multiply to get rid of the brackets in an expression.
