Algebra Vocab Review

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Expression: Numbers, symbols, and operators (e.g., +, ×) grouped to show a value. Example: 2x-5

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Numbers, symbols, and operators (e.g., +, ×) grouped to show a value. Example: 2x-5

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Equation: a statement that two mathematical expressions are equal (indicated by =). Example: 2x-5=32

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a statement that the values of two mathematical expressions are equal (indicated by the sign =). 2x-5=32

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Coefficient: A constant quantity before a variable in an expression. Example: 4 in 4x.

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A numerical or constant quantity placed before and multiplying the variable in an algebraic expression. Example: the 4 in 4x.

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Associative Property

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(a+b)+c = a+(b+c) AND (ab)c=a(bc)

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Commutative Property

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a+b=b+a AND ab=ba

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Distributive Property

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a+b=b+a AND ab=ba

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Polynomial

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Expression of variables and coefficients using addition, subtraction, multiplication.

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5n - 8 is an example of...

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an expression

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5n - 8 = - 4 is an example of...

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an equation

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Distributive property: 2(a+6b) = ?

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2a + 12b