Algebra Vocabulary 1

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A number in front of a variable

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coefficient

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A letter that stands for an unknown number

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variable

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A mathematical phrase that contains variables, numbers, and operation symbols

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algebraic expression

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What is 3x + 5 called?

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algebraic expression

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What does the number 5 represent in the expression 2x + 5?

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constant

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How many terms are in the expression 2x + 7y - 18?

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3

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In the expression 22 - 17a + 4b, what numbers are coefficients?

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4 and 17