Algebraic Expressions Vocab

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A term that is a known number without variables is called

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a constant

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What is the variable in 4x+3?

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x

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What word can describe the x in 2x?

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Factor

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What is the coefficient in 3x+98?

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3

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A letter that stands for an unknown number is called

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a variable

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What is an algebraic expression?

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A mathematical phrase that can contain numbers, variables, and operators.

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What is a term in an algebraic expression?

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A single mathematical expression that can be a number, variable, or the product of both.

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What does the coefficient represent in an expression?

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The numerical factor that multiplies a variable.

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What is the difference between a constant and a variable?

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A constant is a fixed value, while a variable represents an unknown value.

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What is an equation?

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A mathematical statement that asserts the equality of two expressions.