Algebraic Expressions

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What is an algebraic expression?

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An algebraic expression is a mathematical phrase that can include numbers, variables, and operation symbols. For example, 3x + 2 is an algebraic expression.

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What is a term in an algebraic expression?

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A term is a single mathematical expression that can be a number, a variable, or a combination of both multiplied together. For example, in the expression 4y + 5, '4y' and '5' are both terms.

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What is a coefficient?

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A coefficient is a numerical factor in a term of an algebraic expression. For example, in the term 7x, 7 is the coefficient.

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What is a variable?

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A variable is a symbol, often a letter, that represents an unknown value in an algebraic expression. For example, in the expression 2x + 3, 'x' is the variable.

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What does it mean to simplify an expression?

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To simplify an expression means to combine like terms and reduce it to its simplest form. For example, 2x + 3x simplifies to 5x.

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What is the sum of two numbers?

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The sum is the result of adding two or more numbers together. For example, the sum of 3 and 5 is 8.

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What is the difference in an algebraic context?

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The difference is the result of subtracting one number from another. For example, the difference between 10 and 4 is 6.

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What is the product of two numbers?

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The product is the result of multiplying two or more numbers together. For example, the product of 3 and 4 is 12.

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What is the quotient?

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The quotient is the result of dividing one number by another. For example, the quotient of 12 and 3 is 4.

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How do you write the expression for '4 more than 3 times x'?

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The expression is 3x + 4.