Algebraic Expression Vocabulary

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What is a coefficient?

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A coefficient is a number attached (multiplied) to a variable in an algebraic expression.

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What are the terms of an expression?

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The terms of an expression are the parts of the expression which are separated by addition or subtraction.

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What operation does 'less' indicate?

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Subtract.

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What is the coefficient in the algebraic expression 7xy²?

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What is the constant in the algebraic expression 3x + 5?

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Define a variable in algebra.

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A variable is a symbol (often a letter) that represents an unknown value.

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What is an algebraic expression?

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An algebraic expression is a combination of numbers, variables, and operations.

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What is a term in an algebraic expression?

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A term is a single mathematical expression that can be a number, a variable, or a combination of both multiplied together.

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What does it mean to simplify an expression?

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To simplify an expression means to reduce it to its simplest form by combining like terms.

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What are like terms?

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