Algebraic Expressions Vocabulary

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What are the terms of an expression?

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

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What is a variable in an algebraic expression?

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A symbol that represents an unknown value, such as 'x' in the expression 3x + 5.

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What is a trinomial?

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An algebraic expression that has three terms, such as 5t - 4r + x².

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What is a constant?

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A fixed value, a number on its own, whose value does not change.

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What is an algebraic expression?

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A mathematical phrase that can include numbers, variables, and operation symbols.

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What is a coefficient?

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A numerical factor in a term of an algebraic expression, such as '3' in 3x.

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What is a monomial?

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An algebraic expression that has only one term, such as 4x.

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What is a binomial?

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An algebraic expression that has two terms, such as 3x + 5.

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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.

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What are like terms?

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Terms that have the same variable raised to the same power, such as 2x and 3x.