Constants, Coefficients, and Algebraic Vocab

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What is an expression?

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An expression is a mathematical phrase that can contain numbers, variables, and operators, but does not have an equal sign.

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What is an equation?

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An equation is a mathematical statement that asserts the equality of two expressions, indicated by the equal sign (=).

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Identify the constant in the expression: 6 - 3a.

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The constant is 6.

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Identify the constant in the expression: 11z + 5.

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The constant is 5.

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What is the term for the result of subtraction?

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The result of subtraction is called the difference.

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What is the sum of 8 and 4?

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The sum of 8 and 4 is 12.

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What is a coefficient?

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A coefficient is a numerical factor in a term of an algebraic expression, representing how many times the variable is multiplied.

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Identify the coefficient in the term: 7x.

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The coefficient is 7.

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What does the term 'variable' mean 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 the product of 3 and 4?

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The product of 3 and 4 is 12.