Algebra Glossary: E

equation: Mathematical statement with an equal sign showing that two values are equal.

equivalent fractions: Fractions equal to one another, even though they may have different denominators. (Example: 3/4 and 75/100)

even number: A number that can be divided or is divisible by 2.

exponent; power: Value in smaller type found above and to the right of the base that indicates the number of times the base is multiplied by itself.

expression: Combination of values (variables, numbers, and/or constants) and operation(s).