Parts of Algebraic Expressions

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What is a number with no variable attached called?

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A constant.

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List the terms in the expression 7x - 6 + 8.

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The terms are 7x, -6, and 8.

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What are x, y, a, s, t... called in algebra?

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They are called variables.

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What is the definition of a variable in algebra?

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A variable is a letter that represents a number.

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What is an algebraic expression?

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An algebraic expression is a mathematical phrase that can include numbers, variables, and operation symbols.

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What is the difference between a term and a coefficient?

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A term is a single mathematical expression, while a coefficient is a numerical factor in a term.

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What is the degree of a polynomial?

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The degree of a polynomial is the highest power of the variable in the expression.

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What does it mean to simplify an algebraic expression?

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To simplify an algebraic 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 parentheses in algebraic expressions?

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Parentheses indicate which operations should be performed first in an expression.