Parts of Algebraic Expressions

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What is a variable in an algebraic expression?

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A variable is a letter that represents an unknown number in an algebraic expression.

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Identify the variable in the expression: 3x + 5.

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x

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What is the coefficient in the expression: 15n - 4?

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15

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Define a term in the context of algebraic expressions.

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A term is a number and/or variable that is separated by an operator (+ or -).

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What is the role of coefficients in algebraic expressions?

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Coefficients are the numerical factors that multiply the variables in an expression.

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In the expression 5x + 7, what is the constant term?

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7

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What is the difference between a variable and a constant in algebra?

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A variable represents an unknown value, while a constant is a fixed value.

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How do you identify the terms in the expression: 4a + 3b - 2?

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The terms are 4a, 3b, and -2.

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What is an algebraic expression?

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An algebraic expression is a combination of numbers, variables, and operators (such as + and -) that represents a value.

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What does it mean to simplify an algebraic expression?

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To simplify an algebraic expression means to combine like terms and reduce it to its simplest form.