Algebra Vocabulary

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What is an equation?

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An equation is a mathematical statement that asserts the equality of two expressions, typically containing one or more variables.

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What does the term 'variable' refer to in algebra?

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A variable is a symbol used to represent an unknown value in mathematical expressions and equations.

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What is the purpose of the equal sign '=' in an equation?

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The equal sign '=' indicates that the expressions on both sides of it are equal in value.

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Provide an example of an equation.

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6x² + 10 = 25 is an example of an equation.

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Identify the variable in the equation 9g + 3 = 60.

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The variable in the equation is g.

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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 equal sign, while an equation includes an equal sign and states that two expressions are equal.

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What is a coefficient in algebra?

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A coefficient is a numerical factor that multiplies a variable in an algebraic expression.

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What is a constant in an equation?

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

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What does it mean to solve an equation?

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To solve an equation means to find the value(s) of the variable(s) that make the equation true.

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What is a linear equation?

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A linear equation is an equation of the first degree, meaning it has no exponents greater than one and graphs as a straight line.