ALGEBRAIC EXPRESSIONS

Front

What is an algebraic expression?

Back

An algebraic expression is a mathematical phrase that can include numbers, variables, and operation symbols. For example, 3x + 5 is an algebraic expression.

Front

What does the variable 'm' represent in an expression?

Back

A variable, like 'm', is a symbol that stands for an unknown number in an algebraic expression.

Front

If you have 'm' strawberries and add 1 more, what is the expression for the total?

Back

m + 1

Front

What is the result of cutting 'p' cm from a 30 cm string?

Back

30 - p

Front

Which of the following is a variable: 3, x, 5y, 7?

Back

x is a variable.

Front

What is a coefficient in an algebraic expression?

Back

A coefficient is a number that is multiplied by a variable. For example, in 4x, 4 is the coefficient.

Front

Identify the expression: 3(2 + 7) - 10, 78 - 5 + 3, 3x + 6y, 8(3) - 5 + 2.

Back

3x + 6y is an algebraic expression.

Front

Which of the following is not an expression: 5x + 8, 4(2x + 6), 18x = 92, 4 + 5 + 8?

Back

18x = 92 is not an expression; it is an equation.

Front

What is the difference between an expression and an equation?

Back

An expression is a combination of numbers, variables, and operations without an equality sign, while an equation states that two expressions are equal.

Front

What does 'simplifying an expression' mean?

Back

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