6.1 - 6.3 Review Flashcardizz

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What is an algebraic expression?

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An algebraic expression is a mathematical phrase that can include numbers, variables, and operation symbols. For example, 6x - 4 is an algebraic expression.

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How can the expression 6x - 4 be described in words?

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The product of six and a number x decreased by four.

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What does the expression 5x + 2 represent in words?

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The sum of five times a number x and two.

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What is the result of dividing 12 by 4?

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3

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Simplify the expression -7 + 5x - 3x - 12x.

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-10x - 7.

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What is the algebraic expression for '5 times a number, minus 8'?

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5m - 8.

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What is a variable in algebra?

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A variable is a symbol, often a letter, that represents one or more numbers. For example, in the expression 6x, 'x' is the variable.

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What is a coefficient in an algebraic expression?

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A coefficient is a number that is multiplied by a variable. In the expression 5x, 5 is the coefficient.

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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 are like terms?

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Like terms are terms that have the same variable raised to the same power. For example, 3x and 5x are like terms.