A letter or symbol that represents a quantity that can change
What is a variable
A math phrase composed of constants (numbers), variables (letters), and operations (+, -, x, ÷)
What is an algebraic expression
A number, a variable, or a number multiplied by a variable, which forms part of a larger algebraic expression
What is a term
An algebraic statement ("math sentence") for two quantities that are equivalent
What is an equation
Write the expression "n - 5" in word form.
What is the difference of n and 5
The value for a variable that makes and equation true
What is a solution
James has 14 marbles in a bag. He is giving away a few marbles to a friend. He now has 8 marbles in the bag. Write and solve an addition equation to find how many marbles James gave away.
What is m + 8 = 14, m = 6
Write "the difference between n and 16 is 5" as an algebraic equation. Then find the solution.
What is n - 16 = 5, n = 21
Sally has 5 times as many cds as Mark. Sally has 50 cds. Write and solve an equation to find how many cds Mark has.
What is 5c = 50, c = 10
The Empire State Building is 381 m tall. At the Grand Canyon's widest point, 75 Empire State Buildings woiuld fit end to end. Write and solve and equation to find the width of the Grand Canyon at this point.
What is w/381 = 76... w = 28,956m or w/76 = 381