Algebra Vocabulary

Question	Answer
Equation	a statement that the values of two mathematical expressions are equal (indicated by the sign =).
Expression	as a phrase that groups together numbers (constant), letters (variables) or their combination joined by operators (+, -, *, /), to represent the value of something.
Variable	a symbol which functions as a placeholder for varying expression or quantities and is often a letter, ex. X
Constant	A fixed value. In Algebra, a constant is a number on its own, or sometimes a letter such as a, b or c to stand for a fixed number. Example: in "x + 6 = 11", 6 and 11 are constants.
Coefficient	A number used to multiply a variable. Example: 3z means 3 times z, and "z" is a variable, so 3 is a coefficient.
Operation	There are 4 basic operations in math: addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division
Name the parts of an equation	2x - 9 = 11 2 is the coefficient x is the variable 9 and 11 are constants

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