Terms, Coefficients, Expressions

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What is an equation?

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A math statement that says that two things are equal.

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Identify the terms in the expression: 3x - 2y + 4

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3x, -2y, 4

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Write an algebraic expression for: three times a number.

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3n

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What is the constant term in the expression: 14 - 8x - 7y?

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14

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What are factors in an expression?

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Things that are being multiplied or divided in an expression.

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What is a coefficient?

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A number that is multiplied by a variable in an expression.

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Define a variable in mathematics.

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A symbol used to represent an unknown value.

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What is an expression?

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A combination of numbers, variables, and operators without an equality sign.

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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 does it mean to simplify an expression?

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To combine like terms and reduce the expression to its simplest form.