Algebra/linear Expressions Vocabulary

Also known as the letter in an expression or equation:

An algebraic expression with three terms

Two operations that undo each other. They are opposites.

The property that says that two or more numbers can be added or multiplied in any order without changing the result.

An algebraic expression that has two terms.

A mathematical phrase without an equal sign.

The property that says that the way in which numbers are grouped does not change their sum or product.

These contain the same variables raised to the same power. They are from the same family.

What is this an example of: 3xy²

Which one is an example of distributing

What is this an example of: 3x² -7x + 6

What is this an example of: 5x - 1

When there is only one solution to an equation.

-3x² and x² are like terms

Identify the variable in: 5 + (-2x)

Expressions must have an = sign

The number in front of a variable (6a) is called:

When there is no answer to an equation.

Where there are many answers to an equation.

A mathematical sentence that contains an equal sign.

The property in which multiplication is applied to each term inside parentheses by a factor outside the parentheses.

Which one is not a group of like terms?

An algebraic expression that has a single term