Math definitions

Term

A fixed or limited period for which something, e.g., office, imprisonment, or investment, lasts or is intended to last.

Like Terms

Terms whose variables are the same

Factor

A number or algebraic expression by which another is exactly divisible / A number or quantity that when multiplied with another produces a given number or expression.

Coefficient

A numerical or constant quantity placed before and multiplying the variable in an algebraic expression

Algebraic Expression

A symbol or a combination of symbols used in algebra, containing one or more numbers, variables,

Constant

A value that does not change.

Monomial

An algebraic expression consisting of one term.

Property

An attribute, quality, or characteristic of something.

Algebraic

An expression that contains at least one variable.

Define a Variable

Choosing a variable and a quantity for the variable to represent in an expression or equation.

Equivalent Expressions

Expressions that are the same, even though they may look a little different. If you plug in the same variable value into equivalent expressions, they will each give you the same value when you simplify.

Additive Identity Property

Identity element that in a given mathematical system leaves unchanged any element to which it is added.

Factored Form

Is a product of sums of products.

Distributive Property

Is an algebra property which is used to multiply a single term and two or more terms inside a set of parentheses.

Variable

Is any factor, trait, or condition that can exist in differing amounts or types.

Multiplicative Identity Property

States that any time you multiply a number by 1, the result, or product, is that original number.

Commutative Property

States that order does not matter. Multiplication and addition are commutative.

Associative Property

States that you can add or multiply regardless of how the numbers are grouped.

Counter example

That disproves a statement or proposition.

Simplest Form

The lowest form of a number.

Linear Expressions

Two expressions set equal to each other. A linear equation is special because: It has one or two variables.

Multiplicative Property of Zero

tates that the product of any number and zero is zero. It doesn't matter what the number is.