Algebra Vocabulary

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What is an expression in algebra?

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

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Give an example of an algebraic expression.

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8 + d

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What are terms in an expression?

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Terms are the parts of an expression or equation that are separated by + or -.

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Define a variable in algebra.

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A variable is a letter or symbol that stands for an unknown value.

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

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g

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What is a coefficient?

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A coefficient is the number being multiplied by a variable.

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What is the difference between an expression and an equation?

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An expression does not have an equality sign, while an equation does.

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What does it mean to simplify an expression?

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

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What are like terms?

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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 purpose of solving an equation?

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The purpose of solving an equation is to find the value of the variable that makes the equation true.