Writing Algebraic Expressions, Equations, and Exponents

Writing Algebraic Expressions, Equations, and Exponents

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Mathematics

5th - 8th Grade

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

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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 (like +, -, *, /) but does not have an equal sign.

2.

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What does it mean to evaluate an expression?

Back

To evaluate an expression means to calculate its value by substituting the variables with numbers and performing the operations.

3.

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What is a variable in algebra?

Back

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

4.

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What is an equation?

Back

An equation is a mathematical statement that asserts the equality of two expressions, typically containing an equal sign (=).

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

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What does it mean to solve an equation?

Back

To solve an equation means to find the value(s) of the variable(s) that make the equation true.

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

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What is an exponent?

Back

An exponent is a number that shows how many times a base is multiplied by itself.

7.

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What is the base in an exponential expression?

Back

The base is the number that is being multiplied in an exponential expression.

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