Simplifying Algebraic Expressions

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A(n) __________________ consists of one or more numbers, variables, and operations.

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algebraic expression

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A(n) __________________ is a number and/or variable that is separated by addition or subtraction.

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term

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A _____________ is a symbol, usually a letter that stands for a number.

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variable

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A ___________ is the numerical factor of a variable term in an algebraic expression.

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coefficient

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What is the fixed numerical term in an algebraic expression?

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Constant

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How many terms are in the algebraic expression: 2x + 4 + x - 5x?

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4

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What are your variables in the following algebraic expression?
2x + 4 + y - 5z

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x, y, z

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What are the coefficients in the algebraic expression: 8 + 7 - 3x + 9y - x?

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-3, 9, -1

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What is the constant in the following algebraic expression? 2x + 4 + x - 5x

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4

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Use the distributive property to simplify the expression: 5(a + 6)

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5a + 30