Basic Algebra Terms

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What is the expression for a number decreased by 14?

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n - 14

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In the expression 2x - 7, what is the term '7' called?

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constant

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What is the coefficient in the expression 4n?

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4

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How do you express '10 less than a number' mathematically?

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n - 10

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What is the term for the statement 2a + 4 = 18?

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equation

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What is the definition of a variable in algebra?

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A symbol used to represent an unknown value.

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What is the difference between a constant and a variable?

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A constant is a fixed value, while a variable can change.

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What does it mean to solve an equation?

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To find the value of the variable that makes the equation true.

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What is the term for the number in front of a variable in an expression?

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coefficient

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What is the standard form of a linear equation?

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Ax + By = C, where A, B, and C are constants.