Algebra Essential Vocabulary

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Variable/Variable

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A letter or symbol used to represent something. A letter or symbol used to represent an unknown quantity / number. We use letters to represent variables.

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Equation/Ecuación

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An algebraic statement showing two expressions as being equal (having the same value/worth).

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Simplify

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To rewrite in a less complicated form, using smaller numbers, fewer terms or symbols, while maintaining the original value.

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Evaluate/Evaluar

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Finding the numerical value of an expression or equation by substituting given values for variables and performing the required operations.

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Solve/Resolver

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To find the value(s) of the unknown variable(s) that make a given equation or expression true.

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Expression/Expresión

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A combination of numbers, variables, and operations (like addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, etc.) that represents a value.