Algebraic Reasoning

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What is the Addition Property of Equality?

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If you add the same number to both sides of an equation, the two sides remain equal.

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What is the Multiplication Property of Equality?

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If you multiply both sides of an equation by the same non-zero number, the two sides remain equal.

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What is the Reflexive Property of Equality?

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Any quantity is equal to itself; for example, a = a.

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What is the Symmetric Property of Equality?

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If a = b, then b = a.

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What is the Transitive Property of Equality?

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If a = b and b = c, then a = c.

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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 a variable in algebra?

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A symbol, usually a letter, that represents one or more numbers.

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What is an equation?

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A mathematical statement that asserts the equality of two expressions.

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What is a coefficient?

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A numerical factor in a term of an algebraic expression.

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What is a constant?

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A fixed value that does not change.