Solving Algebraic Expressions

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What is a variable in an algebraic expression?

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A variable is a symbol, often a letter, that represents an unknown number in an algebraic expression.

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What does the expression 3f + 5 represent when f = 8?

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How do you evaluate the expression 2(a + 3) when a = 4?

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What is the result of the expression 8c + 6c - 5 when c = 4?

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What is the value of 7f + f when f = 7?

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What is an algebraic expression?

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An algebraic expression is a mathematical phrase that includes numbers, variables, and operation symbols.

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What does it mean to evaluate an expression?

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To evaluate an expression means to calculate its value by substituting the variables with numbers.

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What is the coefficient in the expression 4n + 3?

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The coefficient is 4, which is the number multiplied by the variable n.

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What is the constant in the expression 5x + 2?

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The constant is 2, which is the number that does not change.

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How do you combine like terms in the expression 3x + 4x?

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You add the coefficients of like terms: 3x + 4x = 7x.