elementary algebra
Solving for x
Elementary algebra is the branch of mathematics that introduces variables—letters standing for unknown or arbitrary numbers—and the rules for manipulating them.
It covers operations like solving equations, working with expressions, and understanding relationships between quantities.
Elementary algebra typically follows arithmetic in school curricula and precedes more advanced topics like calculus: I struggled with elementary algebra in eighth grade.
Prone to fluctuation
- coefficientNumber multiplying a variable
- constantFixed, unvarying quantity
- termFixed period or word
- polynomialExpression with variable terms
binomial · monomial · trinomial · exponent · base · like terms · evaluate · simplify
Not yet discovered
range · input · output · slope · rate of change · proportion · ratio · percent
Finding the answer
- simplifyingMaking less complex
- factoringBreaking into multiplicative parts
- expandingGrowing in scope
- substitutionExchange of one for another
graphing · cross-multiplication · balancing equations · order of operations · distributive property · associative property · commutative property · inverse operations
Algebraic expression, degree one
- quadratic equationPolynomial of degree two
- solutionAnswer or liquid mixture
- rootUnderground absorbing structure
- inequalityUnequal distribution of resources
system of equations · standard form · y-intercept · x-intercept · graphing · coordinate plane · parabola · vertex
variable
Prone to fluctuation
- coefficientNumber multiplying a variable
- constantFixed, unvarying quantity
- termFixed period or word
polynomial · binomial · monomial · trinomial · exponent · base · like terms · evaluate · simplify · expand
unknown
Not yet discovered
domain · range · input · output · slope · rate of change · proportion · ratio · percent · absolute value
solving
Finding the answer
- simplifyingMaking less complex
- factoringBreaking into multiplicative parts
- expandingGrowing in scope
substitution · graphing · cross-multiplication · balancing equations · order of operations · distributive property · associative property · commutative property · inverse operations · canceling
linear equation
Algebraic expression, degree one
- quadratic equationPolynomial of degree two
- solutionAnswer or liquid mixture
- rootUnderground absorbing structure
inequality · system of equations · standard form · y-intercept · x-intercept · graphing · coordinate plane · parabola · vertex · axis of symmetry
mathematics
Science of quantity and structure
- textbookAcademic subject manual
- homeworkStudent assignments for outside class
- syllabusCourse plan document
coursework · lesson · worksheet · quiz · grading · classroom · tutoring · students · teachers · pedagogy
elementary algebracalculus
Mathematical analysis system
differential equations · topology · linear algebra · number theory
elementary algebrageometry
Science of spatial relationships
Euclidean geometry · trigonometry · arithmetic · calculus · spatial reasoning
elementary, algebra, element, elemental, elements, algebraic, algebraically, algebras