Algebra

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What is the result of taking 10 away from s?

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s - 10

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How can you represent '5x + 2' in words?

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the sum of five times a number x and two

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What is an algebraic expression made of?

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Numbers and variables

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If Spot fetched 12 sticks and some rocks, how can you express the total number of objects he fetched?

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12 + r

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What is a variable in Algebra?

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An unknown value

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What does the term 'algebra' refer to?

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A branch of mathematics dealing with symbols and the rules for manipulating those symbols.

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What is the difference between an equation and an expression?

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An equation states that two expressions are equal, while an expression does not.

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What does 'solving for x' mean?

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Finding the value of the variable x that makes the equation true.

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What is a coefficient in algebra?

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A number that multiplies a variable.

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What is the purpose of using parentheses in algebraic expressions?

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To indicate which operations should be performed first.