Algebraic Expressions Vocab and Like Terms

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What is an algebraic expression?

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An algebraic expression is a mathematical phrase that can include numbers, variables, and operation symbols.

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What are like terms?

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Like terms are terms that have the same variable raised to the same power.

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How do you combine like terms?

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To combine like terms, add or subtract the coefficients of the terms that have the same variable.

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What is a variable?

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A variable is a symbol or letter that represents a number in an expression.

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What is a coefficient?

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

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What is a constant?

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A constant is a fixed value that does not change.

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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.

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How many terms are in the expression 2x + 3y - 5?

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There are 3 terms in the expression: 2x, 3y, and -5.

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Simplify the expression: 4x + 2 - 3x + 5.

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The simplified expression is x + 7.

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What is the degree of the term 5x^3?

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The degree of the term 5x^3 is 3.