Algebraic Expressions Vocab

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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. For example, in the term 6f², 6 is the coefficient.

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What are variables in an algebraic expression?

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Variables are symbols that represent unknown values. In the expression 2x + 4 + y - 5z, the variables are x, y, and z.

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How many terms are in the expression: 3x - 6 + 4b + 5 + 7 - 2x?

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There are six terms in the expression.

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What are coefficients in the expression: 8 + 7 - 3x + 9y - x?

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The coefficients are -3, 9, and -1.

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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. In the expression 5g³ + 2, the constant is 2.

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What is an algebraic expression?

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An algebraic expression is a combination of numbers, variables, and operations. For example, 4x + 3 is an algebraic expression.

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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, separated by addition or subtraction.

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What does it mean to simplify an algebraic expression?

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To simplify an algebraic expression means to combine like terms and reduce it to its simplest form.

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What are like terms?

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

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What is the degree of a polynomial?

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The degree of a polynomial is the highest power of the variable in the expression. For example, in 4x² + 3x + 2, the degree is 2.