Definitions
The number next to a letter
Coefficient
The meaning of Evaluate
Solve
- 5 - 4
- 9
2x = 8
Divide both sides by 2
r - 4 = 8
r = 12
A number on its own
Constant
To pass out by multiplying inside the parenthesis
Distribute
6 - 8
- 2
r + 7 = 9
Subtract 7 from both sides
4h = 16
h = 4
A letter in math
Variable
Like Terms
7 - ( - 4)
11
y/4 = 3
Multiply both sides by 4
p/5 = 3
p = 15
The opposite of something
Inverse
All numbers without decimals or fractions
Integers
- 5 + 3
- 2
j - 4 = 8
Add 4 to both sides
f + 4 = 17
f = 13
A part of an equation separated by plus or minus signs
Term
Numbers that can be written as a Fraction, a Terminating Decimal or a Repeating Decimal
Rational Number
12 + ( - 5)
7
2k + 4 = 8
Subtract 4 from both sides
Divide both sides by 2
3x + 4 = 13
x = 3