Algebraic Vocabulary

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What is a term in an algebraic expression?

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A term is a single mathematical expression that can be a number, a variable, or a combination of both multiplied together.

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How many terms are in the expression 4^2 + 2x - 7?

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3

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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, such as the '2' in '2x'.

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What is a variable?

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A variable is a letter used to represent an unknown value in an expression or equation.

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What is an algebraic expression?

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An algebraic expression is a combination of numbers, variables, and operations (like addition and multiplication) without 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, typically containing an '=' sign.

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What is a constant in algebra?

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A constant is a fixed value that does not change, such as the number '5' in the expression '2x + 5'.

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What is an example of an expression?

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n - 4

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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 solve an equation?

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To solve an equation means to find the value of the variable that makes the equation true.