Algebra Vocabulary

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What is a term in an algebraic equation?

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A term is each part of an algebraic equation separated by a plus, minus, or equal sign.

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CCSS.6.EE.A.2B

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True or False: A variable is used to represent a number.

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True

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CCSS.6.EE.B.6

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Identify the coefficient in the equation: 61 - 4 + 8t = 6

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The coefficient is 8.

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CCSS.6.EE.A.2B

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Which of the following shows an equation? 15 = a, 3x + 2, 5a, 15 + 7 - 4w

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15 = a

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CCSS.7.EE.A.2

CCSS.HSA.SSE.A.2

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Which expression has 1 term? 12 - 5t + 7, 6 + 3t, 4rz, 5 + a

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4rz

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CCSS.6.EE.A.2B

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What is a variable?

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A variable is a symbol, often a letter, that represents a number in an algebraic expression.

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CCSS.6.EE.A.2B

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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.

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CCSS.6.EE.A.2C

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What is a coefficient?

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A coefficient is a numerical factor in a term of an algebraic expression.

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CCSS.6.EE.A.2B

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What does it mean to simplify an expression?

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

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CCSS.7.EE.A.1

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What is an expression?

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An expression is a combination of numbers, variables, and operators (like + and -) without an equality sign.

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CCSS.6.EE.A.2B