Equation Terminology

Question 1

We can ____ an expression by combining ____

Accepted Answer

simplify, like terms

Question 2

A(n)_____ is an unknown part of an equation, represented by a letter.

Accepted Answer

variable

Question 3

A(n)____ is a number that stands by itself in an equation.

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constant

Question 4

A number greater than 0 is called a(n)____ number.

Accepted Answer

positive

Question 5

Two expressions set equal to each other creates a(n) ___.

Accepted Answer

equation

Question 6

As we solve an equation, we change, or ____ it into a(n)_______ .

Accepted Answer

transform, equivalent equation

Question 7

____ a variable by performing inverse operations on both sides of the equation 'til it's alone.

Accepted Answer

isolate

Question 8

Each group of variables & numbers, separated by addition, is called a(n) ____ of the equation.

Accepted Answer

term

Question 9

A(n) _____ can be either addition, subtraction, division, or multiplication.

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operation

Question 10

A(n) ____to an equation is any value of the variable that makes the equation true.

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solution

Question 11

When we perform the same operation on both sides of the equation, the equation stays in ____.

Accepted Answer

balance

Question 12

A large land mammal with floppy ears and a long trunk is called a(n)____.

Accepted Answer

elephant

Question 13

A(n)______ is a collection of numbers and mathematical operators.

Accepted Answer

numerical expression

Question 14

A(n)____ is a collection of numbers, variables, and mathematical operators.

Accepted Answer

algebraic expression

Question 15

The number that is multiplied by the variable is called the____ of the variable.

Accepted Answer

coefficient

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