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 variables and constants, such as x + y = 50.

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What are constants in mathematics?

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Constants are fixed values that do not change. For example, in the expression 5x + 3, the number 3 is a constant.

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Identify a variable in the equation 9g + 3 = 60.

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The variable in the equation is 'g', which represents an unknown value.

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What is the difference in mathematics?

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The difference is the result obtained when one number is subtracted from another.

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Define a linear function.

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A linear function is a function with a constant rate of change (slope) that, when graphed, forms a straight line.

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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, such as the 9 in 9g.

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What is an exponent?

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An exponent indicates how many times a number (the base) is multiplied by itself, such as in 2^3 = 2 * 2 * 2.

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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, such as 4x or 7.

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What is the sum in mathematics?

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The sum is the result of adding two or more numbers together.

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What is a polynomial function?

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A polynomial function is a function that can be expressed in the form of a polynomial, which is a sum of terms consisting of variables raised to non-negative integer powers.