Flashcardziz L4 S1 Algebraic Expressions Vocabulary

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What is a variable?

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A letter that represents an unknown value.

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Identify the coefficient of the algebraic expression: 3x + 5

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3

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Identify the variable of the algebraic expression: 3x + 5

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x

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How many terms in the following expression: 5x + 3y - 15 + x

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4

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What is red: x + y

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expression

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What is an algebraic expression?

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A mathematical phrase that can include numbers, variables, and operation symbols.

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What is a constant in an algebraic expression?

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A fixed value that does not change.

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What is the difference between an expression and an equation?

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An expression does not have an equals sign, while an equation does.

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What does it mean to simplify an expression?

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To combine like terms and reduce the expression to its simplest form.

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What is a term in an algebraic expression?

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A single mathematical expression that can be a number, variable, or the product of numbers and variables.