3.4 Algebraic Vocabulary

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What is a constant?

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A number with no variable.

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What is the coefficient in the expression k - 8 + 10?

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1

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In the expression 2x + 6y - 10, which are the coefficients?

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2 and 6

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What do you call a term that does not contain a variable?

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A constant.

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What is a combination of variables, numbers, and at least one operation called?

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An expression.

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What is a variable?

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A letter used to represent a quantity.

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What is an expression?

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A combination of numbers, variables, and operations.

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What is a coefficient?

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The number in front of a variable.

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What is an equation?

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A mathematical statement that two expressions are equal.

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What is an inequality?

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A mathematical statement that compares two expressions using <, >, ≤, or ≥.