Algebraic Expressions Vocabulary

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Exponent

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The number that indicates how many times the base is multiplied by itself.

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Base

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The number that is going to be raised to a power.

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Power

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The result of raising a base to an exponent.

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Numeric Expression

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A mathematical phrase involving numbers and operation symbols, but no variables.

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Algebraic Expression

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A mathematical phrase that can include numbers, variables, and operation symbols.

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Coefficient

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A number used to multiply a variable.

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Variable

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A symbol used to represent a number in expressions or equations.

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Equivalent

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Having the same value.

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Term

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A single mathematical expression. It can be a single number, a variable, or numbers and variables multiplied together.

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Constant

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A fixed value that does not change.