Algebraic Expressions Vocab

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What operation is represented by the expression 8x?

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Multiplication.

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What is the term for the number in front of a variable, such as the 5 in 5x + 3?

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Coefficient.

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In the expression 2x + 45, what is the coefficient of x?

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2.

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In the equation 7x + 3 = 17, what is the constant term?

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3.

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What do we call the symbol that represents an unknown value, such as x in 2x?

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Variable.

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What is the definition of an algebraic expression?

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An expression that contains numbers, variables, and operations.

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What is the difference between a coefficient and a constant?

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A coefficient is a number multiplied by a variable, while a constant is a fixed value without a variable.

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How do you identify the constant in an algebraic expression?

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Look for the term that does not contain any variables.

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What is the role of variables in algebraic expressions?

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Variables represent unknown values that can change.

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What does it mean to simplify an algebraic expression?

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To combine like terms and reduce the expression to its simplest form.