Expressions Flashcard 1

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Which expression represents the phrase: 4 less than 5 times a number, g?

Back

5g - 4

Front

Simplify the expression: 8a + 4b + 2c - 3b + a

Back

9a + b + 2c

Front

Simplify the expression: -2x + 11 + 6x

Back

4x + 11

Front

Evaluate the expression: 18 + 5x for x = -3

Back

3

Front

What is the term for the number in front of a variable that tells how much to multiply the variable by?

Back

Coefficient

Front

What is an expression in mathematics?

Back

A combination of numbers, variables, and operators (like +, -, *, /) that represents a value.

Front

Define a variable in mathematics.

Back

A symbol (often a letter) that represents an unknown value.

Front

What does it mean to combine like terms?

Back

To simplify an expression by adding or subtracting terms that have the same variable raised to the same power.

Front

What is a constant in an expression?

Back

A fixed value that does not change.

Front

What is the difference between an expression and an equation?

Back

An expression does not have an equality sign, while an equation does.