A number in an expression or an equation
Constant
Name the 4 main math operations.
Addition, Subtraction, Multiplication, and Division
What is an operation?
It tells you what to do with the numbers / letters.
+
-
x
÷
Simplify this:
2b + 4b
6b
x - 3 = 7
x=10
A letter in an expression or an equation
Variable
What operation is this?
Five plus two
Addition
What is this symbol?
=
Equals / Equal to
4a + 8a + 3c - 2c
12a + 1c
x +2 =3
x=1
Needs to be solved. It has an equal sign in it.
Equation
What operation is this?
X minus 10
Subtraction
What is the baby number called?
Exponent
12c + 2b - 6c + 8b
6c +10b
m=2
You can simplify it. There is NO equal sign in it.
Expression
What operation is this?
Four times two
Multiplication
What is this symbol called?
Square Root
13c + 22a - 13c - 10a
12a
4m=3
m=¾
A letter, number, or both combined in an expression or an equation.
Term
What operation is?
Twelve divided by 6
Division
What does it mean to "solve" for "x"?
Find the value of x
Example: X=15
26m2 - 10n + 66m + 12n
26m2 + 66m + 2n
x ÷ 4 = 8
x=32