MCL - M6 - Unit 4 Flashcard 2 Review

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What is a Coefficient?

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A coefficient is a numerical factor in a term of an algebraic expression. For example, in the term 3x, 3 is the coefficient.

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What is a Variable?

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A variable is a symbol used to represent an unknown value in mathematics, often denoted by letters such as x, y, or z.

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What is a Constant?

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A constant is a fixed value that does not change. For example, in the expression 5x + 3, the number 3 is a constant.

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What is an Algebraic Expression?

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An algebraic expression is a combination of numbers, variables, and operations. For example, 2x + 5 is an algebraic expression.

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The evaluation of the expression is -6.

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What is the sum of integers for a football team that gained 9 yards and lost 22 yards?

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The sum is 9 + (-22) = -13.

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Translate '15 less than the highest grade, g, is 72' into an equation.

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What is the absolute value of a number?

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What does it mean to evaluate an expression?

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To evaluate an expression means to calculate its value by substituting the variables with numbers and performing the operations.

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What is the difference between an equation and an expression?

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An equation states that two expressions are equal, while an expression is a combination of numbers and variables without an equality sign.