L4 S1 Algebraic Expressions Vocabulary

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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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Identify the coefficient in the expression: 3x + 5

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What is a variable?

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A variable is a letter that represents an unknown value.

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What does a constant represent in an algebraic expression?

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A constant is a fixed value, a number on its own, whose value does not change.

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Identify the constant in the expression: 3x + 5

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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 operation symbols.

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What is the difference between a term and an expression?

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A term is a single mathematical entity (like 3x or 5), while an expression is a combination of terms.

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What is the role of an operator in algebra?

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An operator is a symbol that represents a mathematical operation, such as addition (+), subtraction (-), multiplication (×), or division (÷).

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What does it mean to simplify an algebraic expression?

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To simplify an algebraic expression means to combine like terms and reduce it to its simplest form.

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What are like terms?

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Like terms are terms that have the same variable raised to the same power.