Algebra Vocabulary

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What is an expression?

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An expression contains variables, numbers, and at least one operation.

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Which expression has 1 term? 12 - 5t + 7, 6 + 3t, 4rz, 5 + a

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4rz

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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 the coefficient in the equation 8 = 2y + 3?

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2

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Which of the following is an example of an expression? 9 + w = 19, 3z = 27, 8 + d, 5t + 2 = 20

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8 + d

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What is a variable?

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A symbol used to represent an unknown number.

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What is a coefficient?

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A number that is multiplied by a variable in an expression.

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What is a term in algebra?

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A single mathematical expression that can be a number, variable, or the product of numbers and variables.

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What is an equation?

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A mathematical statement that two expressions are equal.

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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.