Algebra vocabulary

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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, typically containing one or more variables.

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What is a coefficient?

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A coefficient is a numerical factor that multiplies a variable in an algebraic expression.

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What is a variable?

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A variable is a letter or symbol that represents an unknown number in mathematical expressions or equations.

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What is a term in algebra?

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A term is a single mathematical expression that can be a number, a variable, or a combination of both, separated by plus or minus signs.

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What is an expression?

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An expression is a combination of numbers, variables, and operators (like + and -) that represents a value.

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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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What is the difference between an equation and an expression?

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An equation contains an equal sign and states that two expressions are equal, while an expression does not have an equal sign.

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What is the constant in an equation?

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A constant is a fixed value that does not change, often represented by a number in an equation.

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What is the purpose of using variables in algebra?

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Variables are used to represent unknown values and allow for generalization in mathematical expressions and equations.

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What is a linear equation?

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A linear equation is an equation of the first degree, meaning it has no exponents greater than one and graphs as a straight line.