Algebra Intro - Live Class

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What is a variable in algebra?

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A variable is a letter that represents a number in an algebra equation.

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What do we call the combination of a base and an exponent?

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The combination of a base and an exponent is called a power.

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

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There are 2 terms in the expression 2x + 4.

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What is the base in the exponential expression 4^3?

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The base in the expression 4^3 is 4.

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What is the coefficient in the expression 3y^2?

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The coefficient in the expression 3y^2 is 3.

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What is an algebraic expression?

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An algebraic expression is a combination of numbers, variables, and operations.

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What does it mean to simplify an expression?

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To simplify an expression means to reduce it to its simplest form.

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What is the difference between an equation and an expression?

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An equation states that two expressions are equal, while an expression does not include an equality 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.

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What is the purpose of using parentheses in algebra?

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Parentheses are used to indicate which operations should be performed first.