Math Vocabulary: Expressions & Equations

How many terms are in this expression? 3x +4y +y

Write this expression.

What property is this? 2 (y + 2) = 2 × y + 2 × 2

A mathematical statement where two or more expressions are equal. (MUST HAVE an equal sign).

An unknown quantity or expression whose value can change.

Which part of this expression is the variable? 3X + 4

Write this expression.

Which part of this expression is the coefficient? 3X + 4

How many terms are in this expression? 2x + 4

The parts of an expression separated by + or – signs.

Write this expression.

Which part of this expression is the operator? 3X + 4

A combination of variables, numbers, and/or operations that don't have an equal sign.

A numerical or constant quantity placed before the variable in an algebraic expression.

Which part of this expression is the constant? 3X + 4

The part of math sentence whose value is always the same, represented by a numeral.

An algebraic relation where a quantity is greater or less than another quantity. (>, <, ≥, ≤)

Write this expression.

Rewrite using the associative property. 12 + (4 +21)

Rewrite using the distributive property. 4 × 35

Write this expression.