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Algebra Vocab
| Algebra | A language of symbols,including variables. |
| Algebraic expression | They have at least ONE variable and ONE operation EX: A+2, 5-B |
| Variable | A letter that represents an unknown value, can use any letter. EX: 7A+4, 9X-2 |
| Constant | A term without variables;numbers EX: 7a=4, 8+y |
| Coefficient | The number part of a term with variables. EX:7 A+4, 8+1Y |
| Term | Is either a single number or variable,or numbers and variables multiplied together. Terms are usually separated by addition and subtraction signs. |
| like terms | Two or more terms with the same variable or exponent. EX: 4ab+3a+2a |
| Sum |