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Algebra
| Term | Definition | |
|---|---|---|
| Algebraic expression | has at least one variable and one operation | |
| term | either a single number or variable, or numbers and variables multiplied together. Terms are usually separated by addition and subtraction signs. | |
| variable | a letter that represents an unknown value (varies); can use any letter | |
| coefficient | the number part of a term with variables | |
| constant | a term without a variable; numbers | |
| like terms | Two or more terms with the same variable and exponent | |
| sum | the answer to a addition problem | |
| difference | the answer to a subtraction problems | |
| product | the answer to a multiplication problem | |
| quotient | the answer to a division problem |