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What is an integer?

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An integer is a whole number that can be positive, negative, or zero, but not a fraction or decimal.

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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 variables with numbers.

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Evaluate the expression: 3x - 11 when x = -2.

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-17

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What is the value of y in the equation y = 4x + 8 when x = -1?

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4

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What is the order of operations used in evaluating expressions?

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The order of operations is Parentheses, Exponents, Multiplication and Division (from left to right), Addition and Subtraction (from left to right), often remembered by the acronym PEMDAS.

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What is a variable in mathematics?

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A variable is a symbol, often a letter, that represents an unknown value in an expression or equation.

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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, such as the 3 in 3x.

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What does it mean to substitute a value in an expression?

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To substitute a value means to replace a variable in an expression with a specific number.

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Evaluate the expression: 5y + 2 when y = 2.

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12

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What is the difference between an expression and an equation?

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An expression is a combination of numbers, variables, and operations without an equality sign, while an equation states that two expressions are equal.