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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 variables; numbers. |
| Like terms. | Two or more terms with the same variable and exponent. |
| Sum. | The answer to an additional problem. |
| Difference. | The answer to a subtraction problems. |
| Product. | The answer to a multiplication problem. |
| Quotient. | The answer to a division problem. |