Flashcardziz L4 S1 Algebraic Expressions Vocabulary

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What are the terms of an expression?

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The parts of the expression which are separated by addition or subtraction.

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What is a constant?

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

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What is the coefficient in the expression 3x + 5?

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3

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What are the terms in the expression 3x + 5?

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3x and 5

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What is the equation represented by x + y = 50?

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An equation.

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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 variable in algebra?

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A symbol, often a letter, that represents a number that can change.

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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 the difference between an expression and an equation?

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

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What is a like term?

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Terms that have the same variable raised to the same power.