Algebra Vocabulary

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Define substitute.

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to replace a variable with a value or an expression

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Define evaluate.

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to find the value of an expression

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Select the constant in 8x + 2.

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+2

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Select the coefficient in 8x + 2.

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8

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Define algebraic expression.

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a math phrase that may have numbers, variables, and operations

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What is a variable in algebra?

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a symbol that represents an unknown value, often represented by letters like x or y

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What does it mean to solve an equation?

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to find the value of the variable that makes the equation true

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What is an equation?

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a mathematical statement that shows two expressions are equal, using an equal sign (=)

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What is a term in algebra?

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a single mathematical expression that can be a number, a variable, or a combination of both

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Define expression in algebra.

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a combination of numbers, variables, and operations without an equal sign