Algebraic Expressions

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What is a variable in algebra?

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A variable is a symbol, often a letter, that represents a number in an algebraic expression.

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CCSS.6.EE.A.2B

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How do you evaluate an expression with a variable?

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To evaluate an expression with a variable, substitute the value of the variable into the expression and perform the arithmetic operations.

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CCSS.6.EE.A.2C

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What are the variables in the expression 5p + 4h - 2?

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The variables are p and h.

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CCSS.6.EE.A.2B

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What is the result of evaluating s^2 ÷ 2 when s = 4?

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The result is 8.

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CCSS.6.EE.A.2C

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How do you evaluate the expression 16/g when g = 4?

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Substitute g with 4 to get 16/4, which equals 4.

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CCSS.6.EE.A.2C

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What is an algebraic expression?

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An algebraic expression is a mathematical phrase that can include numbers, variables, and operation symbols.

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CCSS.6.EE.A.2B

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What is the difference between a constant and a variable?

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A constant is a fixed value that does not change, while a variable can represent different values.

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CCSS.6.EE.A.2B

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What does it mean to simplify an algebraic expression?

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To simplify an algebraic expression means to combine like terms and reduce it to its simplest form.

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CCSS.7.EE.A.1

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What are like terms in an algebraic expression?

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

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CCSS.6.EE.A.2B

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How do you combine like terms in the expression 3x + 5x - 2?

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Combine the like terms 3x and 5x to get 8x, resulting in 8x - 2.

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CCSS.7.EE.A.1