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Algebra Fundamentals
Vocabulary for Fundamentals
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Term | Single numbers, variables or combination seperated by an addition or subtraction sign. |
| Coefficient | The number placed in front of the variable in an algebraic expression or equation. |
| Base | A number that is raised to a certain power or the number that is multiplied by itself. |
| Expression | A statement having minimum of two numbers, or variables, or both and an operation sign |
| Constant | A constant is a number on its own. |
| Perimeter | The distance around a two-dimensional shape. Like a fence around something. |
| Combine Like Terms (CLT) | Terms with variables raised to the same power. |
| Inequality | Compares two values, showing if one is less than, greater than, or simply not equal to another value. |
| Equation | The values of two mathematical expressions are equal (indicated by the sign =) |
| Distributive Property | Allows you to multiply a single term and two terms inside of a set of parentheses. |