Algebraic Expressions

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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 (like x or y), and operations (like addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division).

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What does the variable 'z' represent in an expression?

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The variable 'z' represents an unknown value that can change or vary.

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What is the product of two numbers?

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The product is the result of multiplying two numbers together.

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What does 'c ÷ 2' represent?

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It represents half of the number 'c'.

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What operation is represented by 'x/5'?

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Division.

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How do you express 'Add 10 to b, then divide by 7' in algebraic form?

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(10 + b) / 7.

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What does '12 + r' represent in a word problem?

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It represents the total number of objects fetched, where '12' is the number of sticks and 'r' is the number of rocks.

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What is the difference between an expression and an equation?

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An expression is a combination of numbers and variables without an equality sign, while an equation states that two expressions are equal.

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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, such as 34 in the expression 34z.

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What does it mean to simplify an expression?

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To simplify an expression means to make it easier to understand or work with, often by combining like terms or reducing fractions.