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variable
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an unknown quantity represented with a letter like "x" or "n".
3x + 2 = 11; x is the variable |
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coefficient
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the number multiplied or divided by the variable in an algebra expression
3x + 2 = 11; 3 is the coefficient |
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constant
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something that does not change; the number that is added or subtracted in an algebra expression
3x + 2 = 11; 2 is the constant |
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term
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each part of an algebra expression separated by an addition or subtraction sign
3x + 2 = 11; 3x and 2 are terms |
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like terms
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terms that have the same variable to the same exponential power
3x + 2 = 11; there are NO like terms in this equation -x, 2x, 1/2x and 3x are like terms (all have x to first power) -14, 2.4 and 8 are like terms (all numbers) |