Varible Expressions

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What is a variable expression?

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A variable expression is a mathematical phrase that can contain numbers, variables (like x or y), and operations (like addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division).

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What does the term 'product' mean in mathematics?

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The term 'product' refers to the result of multiplying two or more numbers or expressions together.

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What is the result of multiplying 5 and q?

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5q

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What happens when you multiply two negative integers?

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The result is a positive integer.

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What is 2 raised to the power of 4?

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16

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How do you write 'twice a number x plus 8' as an expression?

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2x + 8

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What is the expression for '2 times the sum of y and 5'?

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2(y + 5)

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What is the difference between an expression and an equation?

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An expression is a combination of numbers, variables, and operations without an equality sign, while an equation states that two expressions are equal.

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What does it mean to simplify an expression?

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

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What is a coefficient in a variable expression?

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A coefficient is a numerical factor that multiplies a variable in an expression, such as the 2 in 2x.