Expressions and Equations Vocab

X and y are not the only variables used in an equation or expression.

Another name for reciprocal; what you multiply by a number to get 1

What's the inverse operation of multiplication?

What's the inverse operation of division?

a variable or combination of variables, numbers and symbols that represent a mathematical relationship

What's the inverse operation of subtraction?

What's the inverse operation of addition?

What is a variable?

a mathematical statement/sentence that shows two expressions that are equal

What are inverse operations?

How do we solve equations?

In order for an equation to be balanced, whatever you do to one side you must also do to the other.

An expression has an equal sign.

What is the goal when we solve equations?