| A | B |
| equation | a number sentence that uses an = sign to show that amounts are equal |
| rule | a standard method or procedure for solving mathematical problems |
| table | a figure that shows information in an organized way |
| variable | a symbol or a letter that stands for an unknown number |
| number sentence | a setence that includes numbers, operation symbols, and a greater than or less than symbol or an equal sign |
| pattern | a model or plan by which objects or numbers can be arranged so that what comes next can be predicted |
| expression | the part of a number sentence that combines numbers and operation symbols, but doesn't have an equal sign |
| algebra | math with symbols |
| functions | relationships between numbers or things that represent numbers |