Algebra Vocabulary and Combining Terms

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A constant term does not have ______.

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variables

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The mathematical sentence 9x²+16x-25 is best described as a(n) ______.

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Expression

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Simplify by combining like terms: m + 9 - 4m.

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-3m + 9

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Simplify by combining like terms: 5a + 2b - 3a + 4.

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2a + 2b + 4

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Like terms have the same _____ and the same _____.

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variables and exponents

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What is a variable in algebra?

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A symbol used to represent an unknown value.

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What is an expression in algebra?

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A combination of numbers, variables, and operators without an equality sign.

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What is the purpose of combining like terms?

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To simplify expressions and make calculations easier.

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What does it mean to simplify an expression?

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To reduce it to its simplest form by combining like terms.

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What is a coefficient?

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A numerical factor in a term of an algebraic expression.