Unit 12 Vocab (Algebra)

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A mathematical statement with numbers, operators, and at least one variable.

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algebraic expression

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Terms with the same variable(s) raised to the same exponent.

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like terms

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The number that multiplies a variable in an algebraic expression

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coefficient

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A number or variable, or numbers and variables multiplied together.

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term

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(a x b) x c = a x (b x c). Equivalent expressions when the location of parenthesis change.

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associative property of multiplication

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(a + b) + c = a + (b + c). Equivalent expressions regardless of parenthesis location.

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associative property of addition

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a x b = b x a. Equivalent expressions regardless of order in multiplication.

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commutative property of multiplication

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a + b = b + a. Equivalent expressions regardless of order when adding.

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commutative property of addition

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Same value regardless of variable substitution.

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equivalent

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The first step in computations within grouping symbols (PEMDAS)

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order of operations