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Algebra and variable
Term | Definition |
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Variable | An unknown quantity or expression whose value can change. |
Term | Parts of an expression separated by plus or minus signs. |
Constant | The part of a math sentence whose value is always the same, represented by a numeral. |
Coefficient | A numerical or constant quantity placed before and multiplying the variable in an algebraic expression. |
Expression | A combination of variables, numbers, and/or operations that represents a math relationship, but no statement of equality or inequality. (no equal sign) |
Equation | A math statement that two or more expressions are equal. (must have equal sign.) |
Inequality | An algebraic relationship showing that a quantity is greater or less than another quantity. |