Algebraic Expressions Vocabulary

to replace a letter with a number or algebraic expression

For every real number a,b, and c: a(b+c) = ab+ac and a(b-c) = ab - ac

to write a fraction or expression in simplest form

terms that have the same variables to the same power

a value that does not change

letter that represents an unknown number

parts in an expression that are added or subtracted

a rule used for evaluating expressions in the order which operations should be done

A mathematical phrase that can include numbers, variables, and operation symbols

a number that is multiplied by a variable

Whole numbers and their opposites

expressions that have the same value for all the values of the variables