Algebraic Terms and Definitions

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Variable

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A letter used to represent a numerical value.

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Terms

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Grouping of a constant and/or variable with multiplication/division.

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Degree

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The value of the highest exponent (in one variable).

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Constant

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A single term that contains NO variables.

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Coefficient

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The number located in front of the variable.

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Polynomial

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An algebraic expression that contains one or more terms.

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Like terms

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Terms that have the same exact variable and exponents.

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Leading coefficient

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The value of the number in front of first variable of a term in standard form.

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Simplified

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An algebraic expression where ALL like terms are combined.

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Standard form

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The order of the terms based on the exponent: highest to lowest value then the constant.