Algebraic Expressions

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What is an algebraic expression?

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An algebraic expression is a combination of numbers, variables, and operations (like addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division) that represents a value.

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What is a variable in algebra?

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A variable is a symbol (usually a letter) that represents an unknown number or value in an expression or equation.

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What does it mean to evaluate an expression?

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To evaluate an expression means to calculate its value by substituting the variables with specific numbers.

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What is the difference between an equation and an expression?

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An equation has an equal sign (=) showing that two expressions are equal, while an expression does not have an equal sign.

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What is a coefficient in an algebraic expression?

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A coefficient is a number that is multiplied by a variable in an expression. For example, in 4x, 4 is the coefficient.

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What is a constant in algebra?

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A constant is a fixed value that does not change. For example, in the expression 3x + 5, 5 is a constant.

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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.

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What is the product of 4 and c?

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What is the sum of a number and 9?

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What is the quotient of a number and 9?

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