Expressions & Equations Vocabulary
Understand and use the concepts and vocabulary of expressions, equations, inequalities, terms, and factors; distinguish between an expression (no equals sign), an equation (equals sign), and an inequality (inequality sign)
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Can your child explain the difference between an expression like "3x + 2," an equation like "3x + 2 = 11," and an inequality like "3x + 2 > 11"?
Understand and use the concepts and vocabulary of expressions, equations, inequalities, terms, and factors; distinguish between an expression (no equals sign), an equation (equals sign), and an inequality (inequality sign)
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- Define and distinguish between expression, equation, and inequality
- Identify terms, coefficients, and factors in algebraic expressions
- Use the vocabulary of algebra precisely in mathematical discussions
“Can your child explain the difference between an expression like "3x + 2," an equation like "3x + 2 = 11," and an inequality like "3x + 2 > 11"?”
Curriculum record
- Type
- Language
- Subject
- Mathematics
- Domain
- Algebra
- Age range
- Ages 11–12
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