Algebraic expression vocabulary

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What is the Commutative Property of Addition?

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The Commutative Property of Addition states that changing the order of the addends does not change the sum. For example, a + b = b + a.

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CCSS.1.OA.B.3

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What is the Associative Property of Addition?

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The Associative Property of Addition states that the way in which numbers are grouped does not change their sum. For example, (a + b) + c = a + (b + c).

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CCSS.1.OA.B.3

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What is the Distributive Property?

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The Distributive Property states that a(b + c) = ab + ac. It allows you to multiply a single term by two or more terms inside a set of parentheses.

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CCSS.6.EE.A.3

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What is the Associative Property of Multiplication?

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The Associative Property of Multiplication states that the way in which numbers are grouped does not change their product. For example, (ab)c = a(bc).

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CCSS.3.OA.B.5

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What is a Coefficient in an algebraic expression?

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A coefficient is a number that is multiplied by a variable in an algebraic expression. For example, in 3x, 3 is the coefficient.

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CCSS.6.EE.A.2B

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What is the Identity Property of Addition?

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The Identity Property of Addition states that adding zero to any number does not change the number. For example, a + 0 = a.

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CCSS.1.OA.B.3

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What is the Identity Property of Multiplication?

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The Identity Property of Multiplication states that multiplying any number by one does not change the number. For example, a × 1 = a.

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CCSS.3.OA.B.5

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What is the Commutative Property of Multiplication?

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The Commutative Property of Multiplication states that changing the order of the factors does not change the product. For example, ab = ba.

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CCSS.3.OA.B.5

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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. For example, 2x + 3.

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CCSS.6.EE.A.2B

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What is a Variable in algebra?

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A variable is a symbol, usually a letter, that represents one or more numbers. For example, x and y are variables.

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CCSS.6.EE.A.2B