Algebraic Expressions

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What is the word for the number in front of a variable in an algebraic expression?

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coefficient

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What do you call the answer to an addition problem?

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sum

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What do you call the parts of the expression in 3p + 4?

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terms

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How would you describe the expression 6y + 4?

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The product of 6 and y plus 4

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What is the answer to a subtraction problem called?

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difference

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What is an algebraic expression?

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A mathematical phrase that can include numbers, variables, and operations.

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What is a variable in algebra?

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

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What is a constant in an algebraic expression?

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A fixed value that does not change.

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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 term in an algebraic expression?

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A single mathematical expression that can be a number, variable, or the product of numbers and variables.