Substitution
evaluate if x=5
x+1
6
4 (x + z)
4x + 4z
Replacing one symbol with a number or a variable.
Substitution
evaluate if x=10
2x+3
23
An unknown value.
Variable
evaluate if x=2.5
4x
10
-2x + 3r + 5x
3x + 3r
A combination of numbers and variables separated by operation signs. Ex: 2x+3
Expression
evaluate if x=2 and y=3
x+2y
8
-6x + 77b + -48x + -8b
-54x + 69b
Two expressions that have the same value.
Equivalent expressions
evaluate if x=5 and y=12
3(x+y)
51
2x2 + r +6x2
8x2 + r
A statement of equality between two expressions.
Equation