Expressions: Evaluate, Write, Simplify

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What is an algebraic expression?

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An algebraic expression is a mathematical phrase that can include numbers, variables, and operation symbols. It does not have an equality sign.

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How do you write '20 increased by y' as an expression?

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20 + y

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What does it mean to simplify an expression?

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To simplify an expression means to combine like terms and reduce it to its simplest form.

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What is the simplified form of 3y + 3 + 4y?

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7y + 3

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How do you express 'the quotient of a number y and 2'?

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y ÷ 2 or y/2

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What is the product of 11 and a number h expressed as an algebraic expression?

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11h

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How do you write '10 divided by x' as an expression?

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10 ÷ x or 10/x

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What are like terms in an algebraic expression?

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Like terms are terms that have the same variable raised to the same power.

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What is the process of evaluating an expression?

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Evaluating an expression involves substituting values for the variables and performing the operations to find a numerical result.

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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 an expression or equation.