| A | B |
| Rational number | Any number in the form a/b where a and b are integers |
| Additive inverse | Any number and its opposite that have a sum equal to zero |
| Multiplicative inverse | The reciprocal of a number |
| Variable | A symbol used to replace a number |
| Like terms | Terms with the same variables raised to the same power |
| Equation | A combination of numbers, variables and operation symbols joined with an equal sign |
| Inequality | A math sentence containing < or > symbols |
| Algebraic expression | Numbers, variables and operation symbols |
| Evaluate | To find the numerical answer |
| Empty/Null set | There are no solutions |
| Coefficient | The number in front of a variable |