Basic Math Vocabulary

A number, or variable, or product of numbers and variables separated by plus signs.

The answer to a division problem.

An equation stating two fractions are equal.

The answer to a multiplication problem.

The number in a term with a variable; it gets multiplied by the variable.

The accepted order to perform operations so everyone gets the same answer.

A mathematical phrase that contains operations and/or numbers and/or variables.

Using inverse operations to find the value of the variable that makes the equation true.

The answer to an addition problem.

The same numbers with different signs. They add to make Zero.

A mathematical phrase containing variables, numbers and/or operations (must contain at least one variable).

The value(s) of the variable(s) that makes the equation true.

A mathematical phrase with only numbers and/or operations.

The answer to a subtraction problem.

A letter used to represent an unknown value.

Find the value of a numerical expression.

Pairs of operations that undo each other.

A fraction flipped over. Multiply these to make One.

A number by itself.

A mathematical sentence that sets two expressions equal. Must have at least one variable and an equal sign.