Algebra Vocabulary

Question	Answer
Equation	A mathematical sentence with an equal sign, like 5x + 2 = 10
Expression	A combination of numbers, variables and at least one operation, such as: 5x + 2
Term	A portion of an expression separated by addition and subtraction signs Image: Term (binary/octet-stream)
Like Terms	Terms that contain the same variables with raised to the same powers. Ex. 4x and 8x
Coefficient	The number in front of the variable Image: Coefficient (binary/octet-stream)
Variable	An unknown number represented by a letter. This value can also vary or change.
Constant Term	A fixed value in a mathematical sentence Image: Constant (binary/octet-stream)
Operation	A mathematical process such as addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division Image: Operation (binary/octet-stream)

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