Algebraic Expressions

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A(n) __________________ is a number and/or variable that is separated by addition or subtraction.

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term

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Write an expression for how many canned goods students brought on Tuesday if they brought in 300 canned goods on Monday and x more on Tuesday.

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300 + x

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Which expression is equivalent to 6y + 22y + y?

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29y

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Use the distributive property to find an equivalent expression: 5(2f + 4)

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10f + 20

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Which verbal expression represents the given expression? 3(4-x)

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three times the quantity x less than four

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What is a variable in algebra?

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A symbol (often a letter) that represents an unknown value.

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What is a coefficient in an algebraic expression?

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A numerical factor that multiplies a variable.

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What does it mean to simplify an expression?

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To combine like terms and reduce the expression to its simplest form.

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What is the distributive property?

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A property that states a(b + c) = ab + ac.

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What is an algebraic expression?

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A mathematical phrase that can include numbers, variables, and operations.