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What is an algebraic expression?

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An algebraic expression is a mathematical phrase that can include numbers, variables, and operation symbols. For example, 3x + 5 is an algebraic expression.

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What does it mean to evaluate an expression?

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To evaluate an expression means to calculate its value by substituting the variables with specific numbers.

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Write an expression for the total number of items if you have 300 items and receive x more items.

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300 + x

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If y = 4, what is the value of 3y + 5?

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17

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Write an expression for the number of cookies baked on Sunday if c represents the cookies baked on Saturday and she baked twice as many on Sunday.

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2c

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What are like terms?

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Like terms are terms that have the same variables raised to the same powers. For example, 3x and 5x are like terms.

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Complete the statement: Like terms have the same _____ and the same _____.

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variables and exponents

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Write an expression for 5 times d increased by 8.

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5d + 8

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What is a coefficient in an algebraic expression?

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A coefficient is a numerical factor that multiplies a variable. For example, in 4x, 4 is the coefficient.

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What is a constant in an algebraic expression?

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A constant is a fixed value that does not change. For example, in the expression 3x + 5, 5 is a constant.