Unit 6 - Equivalent Numerical and Algebraic Expressions Review

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What is an equivalent expression?

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An equivalent expression is an expression that has the same value as another expression for all values of the variable(s) involved.

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What does it mean to simplify an expression?

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To simplify an expression means to combine like terms and perform operations to reduce it to its simplest form.

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What is the distributive property?

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The distributive property states that a(b + c) = ab + ac, allowing you to multiply a single term by each term inside a set of parentheses.

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What is the prime factorization of a number?

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The prime factorization of a number is the expression of that number as a product of its prime factors.

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How do you find the value of an expression?

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To find the value of an expression, substitute the values of the variables into the expression and perform the operations.

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What is a variable in algebra?

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A variable is a symbol, often a letter, that represents an unknown value in mathematical expressions or equations.

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What is a numerical expression?

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A numerical expression is a mathematical phrase that includes numbers and operation symbols but no variables.

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What is an algebraic expression?

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An algebraic expression is a mathematical phrase that includes numbers, variables, and operation symbols.

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The value is 13.

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What is the prime factorization of 18?

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