Algebraic Expressions

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What does the term 'subtract' mean in mathematical operations?

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To take one number away from another.

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What is a coefficient in an algebraic expression?

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A number that is multiplied by a variable.

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How can you represent the total earnings of Carla and her sisters if each earned 9 dollars?

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The expression is 9x, where x is the number of sisters.

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What is the verbal expression for the algebraic expression 3(4-x)?

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Three times the quantity x less than four.

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Which of the following is an example of an algebraic expression?

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3x + 6y.

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What is an algebraic expression?

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A mathematical phrase that can include numbers, variables, and operation symbols.

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What does the term 'variable' refer to in algebra?

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A symbol, usually a letter, that represents an unknown 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 does.

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What does 'decreased by' indicate in a mathematical expression?

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It indicates subtraction.

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What is the purpose of using parentheses in algebraic expressions?

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To indicate which operations should be performed first.