Algebra 1 Vocabulary Pre-Test

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Using the commutative property, what would be the equivalent expression for 5 + 6?

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6 + 5

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Are these two expressions equivalent? 6 + 3 and 3 + 6

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Yes, because of the commutative property

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Define variable

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a letter or symbol standing for an unknown value

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Which demonstrates the associative property? (5+3)+ 6= (6+3)+5

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This demonstrates the associative property.

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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 an equation?

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A mathematical statement that asserts the equality of two expressions.

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Define the commutative property.

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The property that states that the order of addition or multiplication does not change the result.

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Define the associative property.

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The property that states that the way numbers are grouped in addition or multiplication does not change the result.

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What is a coefficient?

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A numerical factor in a term of an algebraic expression.