Algebra Vocab review 8th grade

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A number multiplied by a variable (e.g., 3x)

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coefficient

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A letter representing a number (e.g., 3x)

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variable

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A term with a specific value (e.g., 4x + 5)

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constant

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Terms in: -5x³ + x² - 3x

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3

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A mathematical sentence stating two expressions have the same value.

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equation

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Terms with the same variable raised to the same power that can be combined without changing the expression's value.

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like terms

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Example of like terms?

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3x and 17.5x

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Simplify: 3x + y + x

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4x + y

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Simplify 4(2x – 5)

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8x - 20

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Simplify 2x(x – y)

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2x² - 2xy