Algebraic Expressions

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What is a variable in algebra?

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

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What is the coefficient in the expression m - 6?

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The coefficient is 1.

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Define a term in the context of algebraic expressions.

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A term is a part of an expression separated by + and - signs.

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What is an algebraic expression?

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An algebraic expression consists of one or more numbers, variables, and operations.

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Provide an example of an algebraic expression.

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3x + 6y is an example of an algebraic expression.

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What is the difference between a term and an expression?

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A term is a single part of an expression, while an expression is a combination of terms.

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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.

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What are like terms in algebra?

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Like terms are terms that have the same variable raised to the same power.

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What is the degree of a polynomial?

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The degree of a polynomial is the highest power of the variable in the expression.

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What is a constant in an algebraic expression?

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A constant is a fixed value that does not change, represented by a number.