Writing Expressions 6th grade

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What is a constant in mathematics?

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A constant is a number on its own that does not change.

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Define a factor in the context of multiplication.

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A factor is a number, variable, or expression that is multiplied by another.

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What does the term 'sum' refer to in mathematics?

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The sum refers to the result of adding two or more numbers or expressions together.

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What is a variable?

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A variable is a symbol, often a letter, that represents a number that can change.

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What is a term in an expression?

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A term is a single mathematical expression that can be a number, a variable, or a combination of both.

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How do you write an expression for the sum of a constant and a variable?

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You can write it as 'c + x', where 'c' is the constant and 'x' is the variable.

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What is the difference between an expression and an equation?

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An expression is a combination of numbers, variables, and operators without an equality sign, while an equation states that two expressions are equal.

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What is the purpose of parentheses in mathematical expressions?

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Parentheses are used to indicate which operations should be performed first in an expression.

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How do you identify like terms in an expression?

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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 distributive property?

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The distributive property states that a(b + c) = ab + ac, meaning you can distribute a factor across a sum.