Algebra 1

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What is a variable in algebra?

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A variable is a symbol, usually a letter, that stands for a number.

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CCSS.6.EE.A.2B

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Define an algebraic expression.

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An algebraic expression consists of one or more numbers, variables, and operations.

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CCSS.6.EE.A.2B

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Give an example of an algebraic expression.

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3x + 6y is an example of an algebraic expression.

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CCSS.6.EE.A.2B

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What is a term in algebra?

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A term is a number and/or variable that is separated by addition or subtraction.

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CCSS.6.EE.A.2B

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What is the difference between a coefficient and a constant?

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A coefficient is a numerical factor in a term, while a constant is a fixed value that does not change.

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CCSS.6.EE.A.2B

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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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CCSS.6.EE.A.2B

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What is the distributive property?

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The distributive property states that a(b + c) = ab + ac.

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How do you solve a linear equation?

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To solve a linear equation, isolate the variable on one side of the equation using inverse operations.

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What is the purpose of factoring in algebra?

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Factoring is used to express an expression as a product of its factors, which can help in solving equations.