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Algebra
beginning algebra definitions
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Mathematics
5th Grade
09/26/2011

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Term
algebra
Definition
solve problems in math by using letters or symbols to stand for different amounts.
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sum
Definition
an answer to an addition problem
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difference
Definition
an answer to a subtraction problem
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equation
Definition
a mathematical sentence with an = sign in it
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expression
Definition
a number, variable or any combination of the #'s, variables, or operation signs (does not have an equal sign in it)
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variable
Definition
a letter or other place holder in a mathematical expression
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constant
Definition
a # that always has the same value
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place value
Definition
the value given to a digit because of its place in a number
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