PA COMPETITION

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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.

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CCSS.6.EE.A.2B

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Order the following numbers from least to greatest: -2, 8, 5, -10, 6.

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-10, -2, 5, 6, 8

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CCSS.6.NS.C.7A

CCSS.6.NS.C.7B

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Simplify the expression using the Distributive Property: 3(2c - 5)

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6c - 15

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CCSS.6.EE.A.3

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What is a variable in an algebraic expression?

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A variable is a symbol (usually a letter) that represents an unknown value.

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CCSS.6.EE.A.2B

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What is the UNKNOWN value in an algebraic expression called?

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Variable

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CCSS.6.EE.A.2B

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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 two or more terms inside a set of parentheses.

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CCSS.6.EE.A.3

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What does it mean to simplify an expression?

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

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CCSS.7.EE.A.1

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What is an algebraic expression?

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

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CCSS.6.EE.A.2B

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

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What is the absolute value of a number?

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The absolute value of a number is its distance from zero on the number line, regardless of direction.

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CCSS.6.NS.C.7C