Algebraic Expressions

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Difference, minus, less than, and decreased by are all words that mean ______________.

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subtract

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What is the coefficient in the given expression: 2 - p + 4?

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1

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Carla and her sisters each earned 9 dollars for babysitting. Which expression represents how much Carla and her sister earned altogether?

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9x

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Which of the following is an example of an algebraic expression? 3(2 + 7) - 10, 78 - 5 + 3, 3x + 6y, 8(3) - 5 + 2

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3x + 6y

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The algebraic expression 6x - 4 can be written as which of the following?

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The product of six and a number x decreased by four

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What is an algebraic expression?

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An expression that contains numbers, variables, and operations.

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What is a variable in algebra?

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A symbol, usually a letter, that represents an unknown value.

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What does the term 'coefficient' refer to in an algebraic expression?

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The numerical factor in front of a variable.

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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 does it mean to simplify an algebraic expression?

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To combine like terms and reduce the expression to its simplest form.