Expression/Equation Vocabulary

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What is a coefficient in an algebraic expression?

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

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In the equation 8x - 4 = 12, what does the number 8 represent?

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In the equation, 8 is a coefficient of the variable x.

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What is the role of constants in an equation?

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Constants are fixed values that do not change, such as the numbers 3 and 11 in the equation 4x + 3 = 11.

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Define an expression in mathematical terms.

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An expression is a combination of numbers, variables, and operators that represents a value.

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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 states that two expressions are equal.

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In the expression 6x - 3y, what do the terms 6x and -3y represent?

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6x and -3y are terms in the expression, where 6 and -3 are coefficients of the variables x and y, respectively.

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What is a variable in mathematics?

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A variable is a symbol, often a letter, that represents an unknown value in an expression or equation.

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How do you identify constants in an equation?

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Constants are the numerical values in an equation that do not change, such as the numbers without variables.

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What is the significance of the equality sign in an equation?

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The equality sign indicates that the expressions on either side of it are equal in value.

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What is the term for a mathematical statement that two expressions are equal?

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An equation.