AWI: Equation Terminology

Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

coefficient

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

variable

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

balance

Question 4

We can ____ an expression by combining ____

Accepted Answer

simplify, like terms

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

numerical expression

Question 6

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

Accepted Answer

algebraic expression

Question 7

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

Accepted Answer

term

Question 8

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

Accepted Answer

positive

Question 9

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

Accepted Answer

operation

Question 10

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

Accepted Answer

elephant

Question 11

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

Accepted Answer

isolate

Question 12

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

Accepted Answer

transform, equivalent equation

Question 13

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

Accepted Answer

solution

Question 14

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

Accepted Answer

constant

Question 15

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

Accepted Answer

equation

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