Algebraic Expressions

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What is the answer to an addition problem?

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sum

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In the expression 3p + 4, what is the word for the letter p?

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variable

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In the expression 3p + 4, what is the word for the number 3?

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coefficient

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Which phrase describes the expression 6y + 4?

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The product of 6 and y plus 4

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In the expression 3p + 4, what parts of the expression are 3p and 4?

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terms

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What is an algebraic expression?

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A mathematical phrase that can include numbers, variables, and operations.

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What is a variable in algebra?

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A symbol, often a letter, that represents one or more numbers.

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What is a coefficient?

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A numerical factor in a term of an algebraic expression.

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What does it mean to simplify an expression?

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

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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 numbers and variables.