Algebra Vocabulary

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Define algebraic expression.

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A math phrase that may have numbers, variables, and operations.

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Which equation has 5 terms? 6x + 8 = 2x, 6 + 4.7 - 9y = 3y + 1, 125x = 14, 2x + 3 = 7 + x

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6 + 4.7 - 9y = 3y + 1.

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The point a graph crosses the y-axis (x=0) is called?

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Y-Intercept.

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What is the slope of the line represented by the equation x + y = 5?

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Negative slope.

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What type of mathematical statement is x + y = 50?

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Equation.

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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 is a coefficient?

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A numerical factor in a term of an algebraic expression.

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What does it mean to simplify an expression?

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To reduce it to its simplest form.

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What is the difference between an expression and an equation?

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

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What is the standard form of a linear equation?

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Ax + By = C, where A, B, and C are constants.