Chapter 5 review

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What is the distributive property?

Back

Multiply a sum by multiplying each addend separately and then add the products.

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What is a symbol for a number we don't know yet, usually a letter?

Back

Variable

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What is a number on its own that has a fixed value?

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Constant

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What is a letter in an algebraic expression?

Back

Variable

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Name the property: 5 + 8 = 8 + 5

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Commutative Properties

Front

What does the term 'coefficient' refer to?

Back

A number that multiplies a variable.

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What is the Associative Property?

Back

The way in which numbers are grouped does not change their sum or product.

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What is the Addition Property of Zero?

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Adding zero to a number does not change the value of that number.

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What is a term in mathematics?

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A single mathematical expression that can be a number, variable, or the product of both.

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What is the difference between a variable and a constant?

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A variable can change, while a constant has a fixed value.