Algebraic expressions

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What is an algebraic expression?

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An algebraic expression is a combination of numbers, variables, and operations (like addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division). For example, 3x + 2 is an algebraic expression.

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What does the variable 'n' represent in an expression?

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The variable 'n' represents an unknown value that can change or vary.

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What is the sum of n and 6?

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n + 6

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What does '3 x y' represent?

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It represents 'Triple y' or 3 times the value of y.

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What does '4 less than x' mean in algebraic terms?

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It means x - 4.

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If pizza has p slices for 4 students, how many slices does each student get?

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p/4

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In the expression 5p + 4h - 2, which are the variables?

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p and h.

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What is a coefficient in an algebraic expression?

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A coefficient is a number that multiplies a variable. In 5p, 5 is the coefficient.

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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 5p + 4, the number 4 is a constant.

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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.