Variables - a quantity that may change, depends on the context of the math problem. Ex: x,y Terms - a variable, or constant, that is multiplied by a variable or variables. Ex: 5x + 2 + 3y <-- has 3 terms Coefficient - the constant that multiplies the variable and is next to a variable, Ex: (5x) <-- coefficient is 5 Constants - A fixed value such as 5, 6, 7, etc