Algebraic Expressions

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What is a variable?

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

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What are the coefficients in the expression 12x + 4y?

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The coefficients are 12 and 4.

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What is the constant in the expression 3x - 5?

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The constant is -5.

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How many terms are in the expression 5^2 + 7n - 2f?

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There are 3 terms.

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What is a coefficient?

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A coefficient is a number multiplied by a variable. It is the number in front of the variable.

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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 it mean to simplify an expression?

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To simplify an expression means to combine like terms and reduce it to its simplest form.

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What is a term in an expression?

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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 a constant and a variable?

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A constant is a fixed value, while a variable represents an unknown value.

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What is the degree of the term 4x^3?

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The degree of the term 4x^3 is 3.