1. Algebra Vocabulary

2. Expression A mathematical phrase
Hint: It will never have an equal sign or a greater than or less than sign
Example: 2x + 1 (note: there is no =)

3. Equation
A mathematical sentence stating that two expressions are equal.
Hint: It will always have an equal sign
Example: 2x + 1 = 7

4. Inequality
A mathematical sentence stating that two expressions are not necessarily equal.
Hint: It will always have a greater than (>) or less than (<) sign.
Example: 2x + 1 > 7

5. Term
A number, variable, product, or quotient in an expression, equation, or inequality.
Hint: Each piece of the expression is a term.
Example: 2x + 1 = x is a term
1 and 7 are terms

6. Variable A symbol used to represent a number.
Hint: It is usually a letter.
Example: 2x + 1 = x is the variable

7. Coefficient The number in front of the variable.
Example: 2x + 1 = is the coefficient