Linear Equations

coefficient

number in front of a variable (multiplying the variable)

constant

A fixed value that does not change in an expression, equation, or formula.

distributive property

each term inside the parentheses can be multiplied by the number outside the parenthese

expression

a mathematical phrase with numbers, variables, and operators (no equal sign)

infinitely many solutions

when any vcalue for the variable in an equation will make the equation true

like terms

Terms whose variables and exponents are the same

no solution

when there is not a value for the variablle in an equation that wil make the equation true

simplify

to determine an equal expression that is in a simpler form

variable

an unknown quantity represented by a letter