Intro to Algebra Vocabulary

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What is a term in algebra?

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The part of an expression that is separated by a plus or minus sign.

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What is a variable?

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A symbol, often a letter, that represents an unknown number.

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What is a coefficient?

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A number that is multiplied by a variable in an algebraic expression.

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What is an algebraic expression?

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A mathematical phrase that can include numbers, variables, and operations.

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Does an expression have an equal sign?

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No, an expression does not have an equal sign.

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What is the sum in algebra?

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The result of adding two or more terms together.

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What is the difference in algebra?

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The result of subtracting one term from another.

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What is the product in algebra?

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The result of multiplying two or more numbers or terms.

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What is the quotient in algebra?

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The result of dividing one term by another.

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What is a constant?

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A fixed value that does not change.