Math Expressions Flashcard

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How many terms does the expression -7a - 5b + 8 have?

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3

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What is the constant in the expression 8n + 3?

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3

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Solve the expression 2(m + 3) when m = 5.

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16

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What is the answer to an addition problem called?

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sum

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In the expression 3x - 7, what is the coefficient?

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3

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What is a term in a mathematical expression?

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

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What is a variable in mathematics?

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A symbol used to represent an unknown value.

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What does it mean to simplify an expression?

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To reduce an expression to its simplest form.

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What is the difference between a coefficient and a constant?

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A coefficient is a number multiplied by a variable, while a constant is a fixed value.

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What is the distributive property?

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a(b + c) = ab + ac, distributing a across the sum.