1. WordDefinitionExample Equation A mathematical statement that says two expressions are equal Inequality A mathematical statement that compares two expressions that are not equal, often using symbols such as greater than, less than, etc. Expression A mathematical statement that contains variables, symbols and/or constants, there is no equal sign

2. PropertySymbol DefinitionDescription in my own words or a shortcut to remember it Distributive

3. DirectionsDefinitionA sample problem where the directions would say to do this Simplify To reduce to a simpler form by combining like terms, regrouping terms, etc. Evaluate To obtain or compute the numerical value Solve To find all solutions to an equation, inequality or system of equations KEY DIFFERENCES:

4. Word DefinitionExample Variable A letter or symbol representing a quantity that can take on different values Coefficient The number multiplied by a variable in a term Like Terms Two or more terms that have the same variables and powers Order of Operations The agreed upon order in which operations should be performed in an expression

5. WordDefinitionExample Sum The answer to an addition problem Difference The answer to a subtraction problem Quotient The answer to a division problem Product The answer to a multiplication problem Equivalent Equal in value

7. The order in which numbers are calculated