6.PFA.3a- Algebra Vocabulary Formative

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How many terms are in the expression 4^2 + 2x - 7?

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3

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CCSS.6.EE.A.2B

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A _______________ is a symbol, usually a letter, that stands for an unknown quantity.

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variable

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What is the "h" called in the expression 2h + 5?

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Variable

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Examples of variables include:

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t, r, x, y

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What is the "8" called in the expression 8x + 3?

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Constant

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What is a term in algebra?

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A term is a single mathematical expression that can be a number, a variable, or a combination of both multiplied together.

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What is a coefficient?

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A coefficient is a numerical factor in a term of an algebraic expression.

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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 constant in algebra?

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A constant is a fixed value that does not change.

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