Vocabulary
In an expression, the parts being added together or subtracted. Example: 4x + 3x + 3y + 7y
terms
Terms that contain the same variable(s). These terms can be combined. Example: 3x + 9x or 7y + 3y
like terms
A mathematical phrase that contains numbers, operations, and/or variables (but no = sign). Example: 5x + 4y + 5 - 2x
expression
n/10 or n ÷ 10
The mathematical term for the number next to the variable. (example: 2x)
coefficient
24 ÷ 2k when k =4
A symbol, usually a letter of the alphabet, used to represent a quantity that can change.
variable
3 ÷ (n + 15)