Algebraic Representation Terminology & Notation

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What is a Constant?

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A constant is a fixed value that does not change.

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What is a Variable?

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A variable is a symbol used to represent an unknown value.

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What is a Term?

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

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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.

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What is a Numerical Coefficient?

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A numerical coefficient is a number that multiplies a variable in a term.

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What is an Expression?

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An expression is a combination of numbers, variables, and operators without an equality sign.

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What is an Equation?

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An equation is a mathematical statement that asserts the equality of two expressions.