Expressions and Equations TN Ready Review

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What is an expression in mathematics?

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An expression is a combination of numbers, variables, and operators (such as +, -, *, /) that represents a value.

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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 involved.

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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 factor across a sum.

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What does the term 'variable' mean in algebra?

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

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What is a coefficient in an algebraic expression?

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What is the purpose of parentheses in mathematical expressions?

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Parentheses indicate which operations should be performed first in an expression.

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What is a linear equation?

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