Addition, Subtraction, Multiplication, Division
Operations
Provide a like term to 2x
3x
3(x + 4)
3x + 12
x + 3x
4x
x + 5 = 12
x = 7
A number that doesn't change.
Constant
Provide a like term to 3y
5y
5(x - 2)
3x + 7 - x + 2
2x + 9
x - 4 = 9
x = 13
A letter that represents an unknown number.
Variable
Provide a like term to 6xy
8xy
-2(x + 7)
-2x - 14
4(x + 2) - x
3x + 8
3x = 18
x = 6
A number that is multiplied by a variable in a term. It is typically in front of the variable.
Coefficient
Provide a like term to 4x2
12x2
4(2x - 5)
8x - 20
2(3x - 5) + 4 - x
5x - 6
-2x = 10
x = -5
A number, variable, or a combination of the two. Separated by addition or subtraction.
Term
Provide a like term to 7x3y
9x3y
-3(3x + 4)
-9x - 12
-2(4x - 3) + 3(x + 1) - 5
-5x + 4
x / 4 = -6
x = -24