Algebra Vocabulary Review

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In math terminology, to distribute means to _____________________.

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multiply

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In the expression -2x + 16y + 15, what are the coefficients?

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-2 and 16

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What are the y-values in a function called?

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range

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What is a linear equation?

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An equation that makes a straight line when graphed, typically in the form y = mx + b.

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A LETTER THAT CAN BE REPLACED BY A NUMBER, e.g., in 4x (x is the _____)

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variable

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What is the term for the highest power of a variable in a polynomial?

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degree

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What is the difference between an expression and an equation?

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An expression does not have an equality sign, while an equation does.

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What does it mean to solve an equation?

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To find the value(s) of the variable(s) that make the equation true.

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What is a constant in algebra?

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A fixed value that does not change.

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What is the slope in a linear equation?

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The rate of change of the y-value with respect to the x-value, often represented as 'm' in the equation y = mx + b.