Write Algebraic Expressions

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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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What is a constant in an algebraic expression?

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A constant is a fixed value that does not change, represented by a number in an algebraic expression.

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CCSS.6.EE.A.2B

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What is a variable in an algebraic expression?

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A variable is a symbol, often a letter, that represents an unknown value in an algebraic expression.

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CCSS.6.EE.A.2B

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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 operations.

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CCSS.6.EE.A.2B

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What does it mean to write an algebraic expression?

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Writing an algebraic expression involves translating a verbal phrase into a mathematical form using numbers and variables.

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CCSS.HSA-SSE.A.1A

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What is the verbal phrase for the expression 4x + 8?

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The verbal phrase is '4 times a number plus 8'.

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CCSS.7.EE.A.2

CCSS.HSA.SSE.A.2

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What is the verbal phrase for the expression 3(x - 5)?

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The verbal phrase is '3 times the difference of a number and 5'.

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CCSS.7.EE.A.2

CCSS.HSA.SSE.A.2

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How do you identify the coefficient in the expression 5x + 2?

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The coefficient is the number in front of the variable, which is 5 in this case.

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CCSS.6.EE.A.2B

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What is the difference between a constant and a coefficient?

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A constant is a fixed number, while a coefficient is a number that multiplies a variable.

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CCSS.6.EE.A.2B

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What is the algebraic expression for '7 less than a number'?

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The algebraic expression is x - 7.

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CCSS.6.EE.A.2A