This is a symbol, usually a letter, that represents one or more numbers.
Variable
The difference of r and 3
r-3
3 + 4 x 5
23
14 - 2 x 7
0
u + xy, for u = 18, x = 10, and y= 8
98
A mathematical sentence that uses an EQUAL SIGN
Equation
the sum of fix times a number and two
5x + 2
7 + (2 x 4) - 1
14
3(6a - 4b)
30
A mathematical phrase that can include numbers, variables, and operation symbols.
Algebraic Expression
The product of g and 4
4g
56 ÷ (4+4) + 32
16
_______
2
a=3 and b=2
12
3x + 5 = 20
What is the coefficient?
3
Twice a number minus 4
2x-4
20 – (5+3) x 2 + 4
8
Lexi has 725 pictures on her cellphone. Her memory is getting full so she plans to delete 25 pictures each day.
Define the variable and write an expression that models the situation.
x=each day
725 - 25x
3x +2 =6x
What is the constant?
2
6 less than triple a number
3x - 6
(5 x 4) – 6 ÷ 2 + 9
26
Lexi has 725 pictures on her cellphone. Her memory is getting full so she plans to delete 25 pictures each day.
How many pictures will be on her cellphone after 10 days?
475 pictures