Algebra 1 review

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What is an expression in algebra?

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An expression is a combination of numbers, variables, and operators (such as +, -, *, /) that represents a value but does not include an equality sign.

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What is an equation in algebra?

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An equation is a mathematical statement that asserts the equality of two expressions, typically containing an equality sign (=).

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Simplify the expression: 2x + 3x.

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5x.

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What does it mean to simplify a function?

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To simplify a function means to reduce it to its simplest form, combining like terms and eliminating unnecessary elements.

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What is a variable in algebra?

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A variable is a symbol, often a letter, that represents an unknown value in mathematical expressions or equations.

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What is a coefficient?

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A coefficient is a numerical factor that multiplies a variable in an algebraic expression.

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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 is a term in algebra?

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A term is a single mathematical expression that can be a number, a variable, or a combination of both, separated by + or - signs.

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What is the difference between a term and an expression?

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A term is a single part of an expression, while an expression is a combination of one or more terms.

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What is a constant in algebra?

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A constant is a fixed value that does not change, represented by a number.