Definition
Base
The number of that is being multiplied by the exponent
Write the expression that represents this phrase: 5 less than z
z - 5
What's Ms. Keller's favorite store?
Target
(4-4) * K
0
8x – 3 (x + 1) – 4
5x - 7
Exponent
Number of times a number is being mulitplied
Write the expression that represents this phrase: The quotient of 10 and x
10 / x
Pink
d + 11
2(x + 5) + 3 + 3x
5x + 13
Variable
An unknown number
The product of 5 and x
5x
What is Ms. Corbett's favorite color?
Carolina Blue
2(d + 4) - d
d + 8
3x + 4x + 5 - 2y + 3y + 3
7x + y + 8
Distributive Property
Number in front of parathesis that is multiplied to each number
The sum of 10 and x
10 + x
When is our next day off from school?
4 + (10 - 2) + x
12 + x
2x + y + 3x - 4y + 7
Like terms
Terms in an algebraic expression that have the same variables raised to the same powers.
x decreased by 15
x - 15
Who is my favorite hockey team?
Carolina Hurricanes, Go Canes!
18(x + 2) - 36
18x
3 (x + 4) – 22
3x + 8