Algebra Vocabulary

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What is a term in an algebraic expression?

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Each part of an algebraic expression separated by a plus, minus, or equal sign.

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How many terms does the equation 5x + 4y - 24 have?

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3

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What is a variable in an equation?

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A symbol used to represent a number.

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Which of the following is an example of a variable in the equation 9g + 3 = 60?

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g

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What is a coefficient in an algebraic expression?

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A numerical factor multiplied by a variable.

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Identify the coefficient in the equation 61 - 4 + 8t = 6.

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8

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True or False: A variable is used to represent a number.

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True

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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 the difference between an equation and an expression?

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An equation states that two expressions are equal, while an expression does not include an equality sign.

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What does it mean to simplify an expression?

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