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What is a variable in an algebraic expression?

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

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CCSS.6.EE.A.2B

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What is a coefficient in an algebraic expression?

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

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What are terms in an algebraic expression?

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Terms are the individual components of an expression separated by plus or minus signs.

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How do you identify the variables in the expression 15n - 4?

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The variable in the expression 15n - 4 is 'n'.

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CCSS.6.EE.A.2B

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How do you identify the coefficients in the expression 4 + 16v?

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The coefficient in the expression 4 + 16v is '16', which multiplies the variable 'v'.

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What is the difference between a constant and a variable?

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A constant is a fixed value that does not change, while a variable can represent different values.

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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 operations.

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What is the role of parentheses in algebraic expressions?

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Parentheses indicate the order of operations and can group terms to clarify calculations.

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What does it mean for an expression to be simplified?

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

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What is a like term in algebra?

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Like terms are terms that have the same variable raised to the same power.

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