Algebraic Vocabulary

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What is a constant in algebra?

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A constant is a fixed value, a number all by itself, that does not change.

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What is a variable in algebra?

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A variable is a symbol, often a letter, that represents an unknown value.

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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.

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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 is an equation?

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An equation is a mathematical statement that asserts the equality of two expressions.

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Provide an example of an equation.

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What does it mean to solve an equation?

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To solve an equation means to find the value of the variable that makes the equation true.

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