Algebra Vocabulary

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What is a term in algebra?

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A term is a single mathematical expression that can be a number, a variable, or a combination of both, such as 7m.

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What is a variable?

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A variable is a symbol, often a letter, that represents an unknown value in an expression or equation, such as 'x' or 'y'.

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What is a coefficient?

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A coefficient is a numerical factor that multiplies a variable in an expression, such as the '6' in '6b'.

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What is an expression?

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An expression is a combination of numbers, variables, and operators (like + and -) that represents a value, but does not include an equality sign.

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What is an equation?

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An equation is a mathematical statement that asserts the equality of two expressions, indicated by the '=' sign.

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How many terms are in the expression 6 + 4.7 - 9y = 3y + 1?

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There are 5 terms in the expression: 6, 4.7, -9y, 3y, and 1.

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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 are the coefficients in the equation a + 6b = 2?

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The coefficients are 1 (for 'a') and 6 (for 'b').

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What does the term '7m' represent in the expression 7m - 9?

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'7m' is a term in the expression, where '7' is the coefficient and 'm' is the variable.

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What is the value of 'x' in the equation 4x = 9?

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To find 'x', divide both sides by 4: x = 9/4.