Combining like terms Assessment

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A letter in an expression or equation that represents an unknown value.

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Variable

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A term in an algebraic expression that never changes. Or, a number without a variable.

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Constant

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Two terms that have the same variable and exponent.

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Like terms

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Combine like terms: 3x + 2x + 3y - 7y

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5x - 4y

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What is a constant in algebra?

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A fixed value that does not change.

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What is a variable in algebra?

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A symbol used to represent an unknown value.

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What are like terms?

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Terms that have the same variable raised to the same power.

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What is the coefficient in the term 5x?

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5 is the coefficient.

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Combine like terms: 4a + 3b - 2a + 5b

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2a + 8b