Algebraic Expression Vocabulary Flashcard

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What is a term?

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A term is either a single number or variable, or numbers and variables multiplied together.

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What is a coefficient?

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A coefficient is a number attached to (which multiplies) a letter.

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What is a variable?

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A variable is a letter that represents an unknown number.

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What is a constant?

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A constant is a standalone number with a fixed value.

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What is an expression?

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An expression consists of numbers, operations, and variables without an equal sign.

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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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What is a polynomial?

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A polynomial is an expression that consists of variables raised to whole number powers and their coefficients.

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What is a like term?

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Like terms are terms that have the same variable raised to the same power.

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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 a monomial?

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A monomial is an algebraic expression that contains only one term.