Algebra Stop Being Scared!!!
What is algebra? Algebra is the use of letters and symbols to represent values and their functions.
Expression
Expression A mathematical phrase that can contain numbers, variables, and operations.
Equation 2x + 8 = 12 5 + 5 = 10 3/x = 19 9(11) = 99
Equation Two numbers or groups of numbers that are equal. This equals that!
Variable 7X + 5
Variable The symbol for a number we don’t know yet. A value that can change.
Constant 7X + 5
Constant This is a number that stands alone without a variable attached to it.
Coefficient 7X + 5
Coefficient A number attached to a variable. The variable is multiplied by this number.
Like Terms 2x + 3x
Like Terms Numbers that have the same variables are like terms. If they share the same letter, they are like terms.
Quotient 40 ÷ 5 = 8 X ÷ Y
Quotient A quotient is the answer to a division problem.
Sum 4 + 5 = 9 X + Y
Sum A sum is the answer to an addition problem.
Difference 12 - 5 = 7 X - Y
Difference The difference is the answer to a subtraction problem.
Product (4)(5) = 20 A Y
Product The product is the answer to a multiplication problem.
Distributive Property
Distributive Property The Distributive Property of Multiplication is the property that states that multiplying a sum by a number is the same as multiplying each addend by the number and then adding the products.
Inequality
Inequality A mathematical statement where an inequality symbol is used.