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Chapter 4
Algebra: Using Addition and Subtraction
| vocabulary | definition |
|---|---|
| Parentheses | Symbols used to show what operation should be done first. ( ) |
| Expression | The math phrase that uses numbers and operation signs but no equal sign. |
| Variable | A letter or symbol that can stand for an unknown number. |
| Commutative Property | Changing the order of addends does not change the sum. |
| Associative Property | Changing how the addends are grouped does not change the sum. |
| Identity Property | The sum of any number and zero is that number. |
| Equation | A number sentence that states two amounts are equal. |