Algebra cross word

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Across
  1. 2. To find the answer. In algebra, it means to figure out what the variable stands for.
  2. 4. A letter that always represents an unknown number, or what you’re solving for in an algebra problem. A variable varies until it’s written in an equation or inequality, which is a comparison of two values. Then the fate of the variable is set — it can be solved for, and its value becomes the solution of the equation.
  3. 5. A grouping together of one or more factors (variables and/or numbers), such as 4xy.
  4. 7. To change two or more terms to just one term so that you can perform other processes. For example,
Down
  1. 1. A value or number that never changes in an equation — it’s constantly the same.
  2. 2. To combine all that can be combined, reduce the number of terms, and put an expression in an easily understandable form.
  3. 3. A grouping of terms or values that use a sign to show an equal relationship — that two quantities are equal. By using an equation, tough problems can be reduced to easier problems and simpler answers.
  4. 6. Any combination of values and operations that can be used to show how things belong together and compare to one another.