Algebra Vocabulary

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What is the term for the number being multiplied by a variable?

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Coefficient

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What do we call a term that is not multiplied by a variable?

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Constant

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What symbols indicate a relationship between two expressions that are not equal?

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Inequality

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In the equation k - 8 = 10, what is the coefficient of k?

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1

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Which of the following is an example of an expression: 8 + d or 8 = d?

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8 + d

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What is the definition of a variable in algebra?

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A symbol used to represent an unknown value.

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What is an algebraic expression?

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A combination of numbers, variables, and operations.

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What is the difference between an equation and an expression?

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An equation states that two expressions are equal, while an expression does not.

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What does it mean to simplify an expression?

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To combine like terms and reduce it to its simplest form.

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What is a term in algebra?

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A single mathematical expression that can be a number, variable, or the product of numbers and variables.