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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 in an expression or equation.

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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, such as numbers in an expression.

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What is a term in an algebraic expression?

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A term is a single mathematical expression that can be a number, a variable, or a combination of both, separated by addition or subtraction.

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What is the coefficient in the term 5x?

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The coefficient is the numerical factor in a term, so in 5x, the coefficient is 5.

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How do you combine like terms in the expression 5x + 4x + 3y + 3y?

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You add the coefficients of like terms: 5x + 4x = 9x and 3y + 3y = 6y, resulting in 9x + 6y.

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

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What does it mean for a relation to be a function?

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A relation is a function if each input (x-value) has exactly one output (y-value).

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Identify the constants in the expression 3x + 4 - 5 + 6y.

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The constants are 4 and -5.

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What is the result of simplifying the expression x - 53 - 4x - w + 6x + 8?

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The simplified expression is 3x - w - 45.

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What is the role of parentheses in algebraic expressions?

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Parentheses indicate which operations should be performed first in an expression.