Algebraic Expressions Vocabulary Flashcard

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What is the number before the variable that is multiplied by the variable?

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Coefficient

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What do we call a number and/or variable separated by + and or – signs?

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Term

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What does it mean to isolate the variable?

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To get the variable by itself

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Identify the terms in the expression: 4x + 6y - 2.

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4x, 6y, -2

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What consists of one or more numbers, variables, and operations?

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Algebraic Expression

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What is a variable?

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A symbol (often a letter) that represents a number in an expression or equation.

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What is an equation?

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A mathematical statement that two expressions are equal, often containing an '=' sign.

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What is a numerical expression?

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An expression that contains only numbers and operations (like +, -, ×, ÷) without variables.

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What is an exponent?

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A number that shows how many times to use the base in a multiplication.

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What is a like term?

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Terms that have the same variable raised to the same power.