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p/6 = -9
p=-54
A mathematical phrase (that combines numbers, operation signs, and sometimes variables). It does NOT have an equal sign.
An expression
8+d=20
d=12
3x = 21
x = 7
A letter or symbol that stands for one or more numbers.
A variable
3(x-2)
3x-6
4 + n = 11
N=7
64 = -8z
z=-8
An algebra or numeric sentence showing two quantities are equal.
an equation
6(7x-5)
42x-35
5(c - 2) + 10 -c
What is 4c
2(n + 5) = −2
n = -6
A positive or negative whole number (not a fraction, decimal, etc.)
An Integer
-2(x-3y)
-2x+3y
4d-5-9d+17
-5d+12
11 = n - 5
What is n=16
−9x + 1 = −80
x = 9
refers to how many times a number multiplied by itself.
An Exponent
-(5n-2y)
-5n+2y