Algebraic Expressions

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What is a coefficient in an algebraic expression?

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A coefficient is a numerical factor that multiplies a variable in an algebraic expression.

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Simplify the expression using the distributive property: 3(4x + 9)

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12x + 27

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If Ashley has c cookies, how many cookies does Iliana have if she has 3 times as many?

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3c

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What is the equivalent expression for 3(n - 6)?

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3n - 18

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What is the expression for 5 multiplied by itself 6 times?

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5^6

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What is an algebraic expression?

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An algebraic expression is a mathematical phrase that includes numbers, variables, and operation symbols.

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What does it mean to simplify an expression?

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To simplify an expression means to reduce it to its simplest form by combining like terms and performing operations.

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What are like terms in an algebraic expression?

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Like terms are terms that have the same variable raised to the same power.

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What is the distributive property?

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The distributive property states that a(b + c) = ab + ac, meaning you multiply a by each term inside the parentheses.

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What is a variable in algebra?

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A variable is a symbol, often a letter, that represents an unknown value.