Numeric and Algebraic Expressions Vocab Review

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A number that can be written using exponents is called a ________.

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power

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True or False: x + 4 is a numerical expression

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False

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A(n) ___________ is a type of math expression that has at least one variable and at least one operation.

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algebraic expression

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How many terms are in the following expression? 22p - 5 x 3 + (4x7)

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3

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Terms that have the same variable part, such as y and 2y are called ______.

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like terms

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What is an algebraic expression?

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An expression that contains at least one variable and one operation.

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What is a numerical expression?

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An expression that contains only numbers and operations.

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What is a variable in algebra?

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A symbol, often a letter, that represents a number in an expression or equation.

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What does it mean to simplify an expression?

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To combine like terms and perform operations to make the expression easier to understand.

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What is the coefficient in the term 5x?

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5 is the coefficient, which is the number multiplying the variable.