Math

Study for Algebra

What is a variable?

A symbol, often represented by a letter, that stands for a number that is not yet known.Variables are used in mathematical expressions and equations to represent changing quantities.

What is an equation?

A mathematical statement that shows two expressions are equal, typically written using an '=' sign. Equations can be solved to find the value of the variables involved.

What is the distributive property?

A property that states that a(b + c) = ab + ac, meaning you can distribute the multiplication across the addition.This property is used to simplify expressions and solve equations.

What are like terms?

Terms in an expression that have the same variable raised to the same power. Like terms can be combined through addition or subtraction to simplify expressions.