Unit 2 Flashcard 7.PAR.2.1

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What does GCF stand for?

Back

Greatest Common Factor

Front

A letter that represents a number is called a _____

Back

variable

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Factor: 2x + 18

Back

2(x + 9)

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Expand: 2(c - 8)

Back

2c - 16

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Identify the variables in the expression 3x + 9

Back

x

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What is a variable in mathematics?

Back

A symbol used to represent an unknown value.

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What is the purpose of factoring an expression?

Back

To simplify it or to solve equations.

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What is the coefficient in the expression 5x + 3?

Back

5

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What does it mean to expand an expression?

Back

To multiply out the factors and simplify.

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What is a constant in an algebraic expression?

Back

A fixed value that does not change.