| A | B |
| algebraic expression | an expression involving variables, numbers and operation symbols (ex. 2x + 17) |
| evaluate | to substitute values for variables in an expression and then simplify by applying the order of operations |
| simplify | to reduce the complexity of an expression by using the order of operations |
| solve | to find the number or variable replacment that makes an equation true |
| solution | the number or variable replacement that makes an equation true |
| Multiplication Property of Equality | If a=b, then ac=bc |
| coefficient | a constant by which a variable is multiplied(ex. in 12y, 12 is the coefficient) |
| inequality | a mathmatical sentence involving <, >, or <_, >_ |
| variable | a symbol such as x, that represents an unknown number or quantity |
| constant | a number that does not vary or change |