EE.2.b Introduction to Algebra Vocabulary

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What are variables in an algebraic expression?

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Variables are symbols (like x, y, z) that represent unknown values.

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Identify the variables in the expression 3x + y.

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x, y

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What is a coefficient in algebra?

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A coefficient is a number that is multiplied by a variable.

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Identify the coefficient in the expression 5p.

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5

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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.

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What are the variables in the expression 5p + 4h - 2?

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p, h

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What is the variable in the expression 3x - 5?

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x

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What is an algebraic expression?

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An algebraic expression is a combination of numbers, variables, and operations.

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Identify the variables in the expression z + 3.

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z

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What is the result of multiplying a coefficient by a variable?

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You get a term, such as 5p, where 5 is the coefficient and p is the variable.