Algebra Practice

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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 algebraic expression.

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What is the expression for a number (n) increased by 6 and then multiplied by 3?

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3(n + 6)

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What is '5n - 8' classified as?

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Expression

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What do we call each part of an algebraic expression separated by a plus or minus sign?

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Term

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How many terms are in the expression 4x + 7y - 8z + 12?

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4

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What is an algebraic expression?

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An algebraic expression is a combination of numbers, variables, and operators (like + and -) without an equality sign.

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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 value.

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What is the difference between an equation and an expression?

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An equation states that two expressions are equal, while an expression does not include an equality sign.

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What does it mean to simplify an algebraic expression?

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To simplify an algebraic expression means to combine like terms and reduce it to its simplest form.

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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.