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Algebra vocab
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Algebraic Expression | They have at least one variable and one operation. ex: a + 2 |
| Variable | A letter that represents an unknown value (varies); can use any letter. ex: 7a + 4, 9x - 2 |
| Constant | A term without a variable; numbers. ex: 7a + 4, 8 +y |
| Coefficient | The number part of a term with variables. ex: 7a + 4, 9x -2 |
| Term | 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 he same variable or exponent |
| Sum | The answer to an addition problem |
| Difference | The answer to a subtraction problem |
| Product | The answer to a multiplication problem |
| Quotient | The answer to a division problem |