CI Chapter 6 Vocabulary

Question 1

In a power, the number that tells how many times the base is used as a factor is called the ________.

Accepted Answer

exponent

Question 2

The numerical factor of a term that contains a variable is called a ______.

Accepted Answer

coefficient

Question 3

Numbers expressed using exponents are called ________.

Accepted Answer

powers

Question 4

A mathematical language of symbols, including variables is called algebra.

Accepted Answer

True

Question 5

Expressions that have different values are equivalent.

Accepted Answer

False

Question 6

Numbers like 49, 81, and 100 with square roots that are whole numbers are called _______.

Accepted Answer

perfect squares

Question 7

To ________ an algebraic equation, you need to simplify.

Accepted Answer

evaluate

Question 8

In a power, the number used as a factor is called the ______.

Accepted Answer

base

Question 9

Terms that contain the same variables to the same power are called ______.

Accepted Answer

like terms

Question 10

An expression which combines numbers and operations is a(n) __________.

Accepted Answer

numerical expression

Question 11

An expression which combines variables, numbers and at least one operation is a(n) __________.

Accepted Answer

algebraic expression

Question 12

A symbol used to represent a number is called a ______.

Accepted Answer

variable

Question 13

To evaluate an expression in algebra, you need to simplify the expression one step at a time.

Accepted Answer

True

Question 14

Each part of an algebraic expression separated by a plus or minus sign is called a ______.

Accepted Answer

term

Questions 14