Algebraic Expressions

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What is the word that describes the letter that stands for an unknown number in an algebraic expression?

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Variable

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How many terms does the expression 6a + 4b - 7 have?

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3

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In the expression 3p + 4, what is the word for the letter p?

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Variable

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What phrase describes the expression 6y + 4?

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The product of 6 and y plus 4

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What is the answer to a subtraction problem called?

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Difference

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What is an algebraic expression?

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A mathematical phrase that can include numbers, variables, and operations.

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What is a term in an algebraic expression?

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A single mathematical expression that can be a number, a variable, or a combination of both.

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What is a coefficient in an algebraic expression?

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A numerical factor that multiplies a variable.

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What does it mean to simplify an algebraic expression?

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To combine like terms and reduce the expression to its simplest form.

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What is a constant in an algebraic expression?

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A fixed value that does not change.