Algebraic Vocabulary

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What is a constant in algebra?

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A constant is a fixed value, a number all by itself.

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What is an exponent?

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An exponent is a number that shows how many times a base is multiplied by itself.

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How many terms are in the expression 4^2 + 2x - 7?

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There are 3 terms in the expression.

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What is the definition of algebra?

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Algebra is a branch of mathematics that combines symbols according to the rules of arithmetic.

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What is a variable in algebra?

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A variable is a symbol, often a letter, that represents an unknown value.

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What is a coefficient?

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

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What is an algebraic expression?

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An algebraic expression is a combination of numbers, variables, and operations.

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What does the term 'term' mean in algebra?

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A term is a single mathematical expression that can be a number, a variable, or a combination of both.

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What is the difference between an equation and an expression?

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An equation states that two expressions are equal, while an expression does not include an equality sign.

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What is the order of operations in algebra?

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The order of operations is Parentheses, Exponents, Multiplication and Division (from left to right), Addition and Subtraction (from left to right), often abbreviated as PEMDAS.