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What is a coefficient in an expression?

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A coefficient is a numerical factor in a term of an expression, indicating how many times the variable is multiplied.

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What is a variable in an expression?

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A variable is a symbol (often a letter) that represents an unknown value in an expression.

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What does it mean for expressions to be equivalent?

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Two expressions are equivalent if they have the same value for all values of the variables.

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What is the term for the result of adding two or more numbers?

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The term is 'sum'.

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What is the term for the result of subtracting one number from another?

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The term is 'difference'.

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What does 'more than' indicate in writing expressions?

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'More than' indicates addition in an expression.

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What is the expression for 3 times the sum of x and 5?

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The expression is 3(x + 5).

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What is a constant in an expression?

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A constant is a fixed value that does not change.

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What is the result of combining like terms 2x + 3x?

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The result is 5x.

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What does 'combined' indicate in writing expressions?

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'Combined' indicates addition in an expression.