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Go Math Ch 7 Vocab
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| algebraic expression | an expression that includes at least one variable |
| coefficient | a number multiplied by a variable |
| equivalent expressions | expression that are equal to each other for any values of their variables |
| exponent | a number that shows how many times the base is used as a factor |
| base (arithmetic) | a number used as a repeated factor |
| difference | the answer to a subtraction problem |
| evaluate | to find the value of a numerical or algebraic expression |
| factor | a number multiplied by another number to find a product |
| like terms | expressions that have the same variable with the same exponent |
| order of operations | a set of rules which gives the order in which calculations are done in an expression |
| quotient | the number that results from dividing |
| terms | the parts of an expression that are separated by an addition or subtraction sign |
| numerical expression | a mathematical phrase that uses only numbers and operation signs |
| product | the answer to a multiplication problem |
| sum | the answer to an addition problem |
| variable | a letter or symbol that stands for an unknown number or numbers |