Algebraic Expressions

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What is an algebraic expression?

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An algebraic expression is a mathematical phrase that includes numbers, variables, and operations (like addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division).

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What does the variable 'c' represent in an expression?

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The variable 'c' represents an unknown value that can change or vary.

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How do you evaluate an expression?

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To evaluate an expression, substitute the values of the variables into the expression and perform the operations.

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What is the value of 5^3?

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125

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What does it mean to simplify an expression?

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Simplifying an expression means to reduce it to its simplest form by combining like terms and performing operations.

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What is the distributive property?

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The distributive property states that a(b + c) = ab + ac, meaning you can distribute a number across a sum.

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What is a coefficient in an algebraic expression?

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A coefficient is a numerical factor that multiplies a variable in an expression.

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What is a constant in an algebraic expression?

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A constant is a fixed value that does not change, such as the number 3 in the expression 2x + 3.

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What does it mean for two expressions to be equivalent?

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Two expressions are equivalent if they have the same value for all values of the variables.

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How do you solve for a variable in an equation?

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To solve for a variable, isolate the variable on one side of the equation using inverse operations.