Algebra Expressions

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What is an algebraic expression?

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An algebraic expression is a mathematical phrase that includes numbers, variables, and operation symbols. For example, 3x + 6y is an algebraic expression.

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What is the distributive property?

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The distributive property states that a(b + c) = ab + ac. It allows you to multiply a single term by two or more terms inside a set of parentheses.

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Expand the expression using the distributive property: 2(8x + 7)

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16x + 14

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What does GCF stand for in algebra?

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GCF stands for Greatest Common Factor, which is the largest factor that two or more numbers share.

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Factor the expression using GCF: 12y + 24

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12(y + 2)

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How do you determine the number of terms in an expression?

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Count the number of distinct parts in the expression separated by '+' or '-' signs.

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How many terms are in the expression: 5x + 7n - 2?

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3

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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 multiplied together.

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Identify the coefficients in the expression: 4x + 5y - 2.

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The coefficients are 4 (for x) and 5 (for y).

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What is the difference between an expression and an equation?

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An expression is a combination of numbers and variables without an equality sign, while an equation states that two expressions are equal.