Vocab 1
A symbol, usually a letter, that represents one or more numbers
Variable
a part of a mathematical expression, separated by addition or subtraction symbols
term
In the expression 3x+8, 8 is the...
constant
A term without a variable, it never changes
constant
to replace(substitute) the variable with given values(numbers) and then simplify using the order of operations
evaluate
In the expression 3x+8, x is the...
variable
In math it means the "opposite"-it will undo an operation
inverse
the number that contains a variable
coefficient
In the expression 3x+8, 3 is the...
coefficient
A mathematical sentence stating that two expressions are equal. (has an equal sign)
Equation
What operation does quotient mean?
division
What are the terms in 3x+8?
3x and 8
a combination of numbers, operations, and variables that can be evaluated for a given value of the variable
algebraic expression
What operation does twice mean?
multiplication (times 2)
What is the coefficient in 25t-7
25