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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. For example, in the expression 4m, 4 is the coefficient.

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CCSS.6.EE.A.2B

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How do you solve a proportion using cross multiplication?

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To solve a proportion, you can cross multiply the two fractions. For example, if you have \( \frac{a}{b} = \frac{c}{d} \), then you can solve it by calculating \( a \cdot d = b \cdot c \).

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What is the formula for the area of a parallelogram?

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The area of a parallelogram is calculated using the formula: Area = base × height.

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CCSS.6.G.A.1

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How do you write an expression for money left after spending?

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If you have x dollars and spend a certain amount, say $33, the expression for the money left is: x - 33.

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CCSS.HSA-SSE.A.1A

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Identify the coefficient in the expression 4m + n + 2.

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The coefficient in the expression is 4, which is the factor of the variable m.

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CCSS.6.EE.A.2B

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What is the value of b in the proportion \( \frac{b}{10} = \frac{4}{1} \)?

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Using cross multiplication, b = 4 * 10 = 40.

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CCSS.7.RP.A.2C

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What does it mean to simplify an expression?

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Simplifying an expression means to reduce it to its simplest form by combining like terms and eliminating unnecessary parentheses.

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CCSS.7.EE.A.1

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What is a variable in mathematics?

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A variable is a symbol, often a letter, that represents a number in mathematical expressions and equations.

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CCSS.6.EE.A.2B

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How do you find the area of a rectangle?

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The area of a rectangle is found using the formula: Area = length × width.

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CCSS.4.MD.A.3

CCSS.3.MD.C.7B

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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, variables, and operations without an equality sign, while an equation states that two expressions are equal.