Algebra Intro - Live Class

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What is the base in the exponential expression 4^3?

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4

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What is the coefficient in the expression 3y^2?

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3

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How many terms are in the expression 2x + 4?

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2

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What is the variable in the expression 4m - 9?

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m

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What is an algebraic expression?

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An expression that contains numbers, variables, and operations.

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What does the term 'variable' mean in algebra?

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A symbol (often a letter) that represents an unknown value.

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What is a constant in an algebraic expression?

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A fixed value that does not change.

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What is the difference between an expression and an equation?

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An expression does not have an equals sign, while an equation does.

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What is the degree of the polynomial 5x^3 + 2x^2 - x + 7?

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3 (the highest exponent of the variable).

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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.