TSI Math Vocabulary

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What is the expression for 'ten more than twice a number'?

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2x + 10

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What is the degree of the polynomial 2x^2 + 50?

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2

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How do you simplify the expression (4n^4 - 8n + 4) - (8n^2 + 4n^4 + 1)?

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-8n^2 - 8n + 3

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How do you represent 'six less than twice a number is nine' in equation form?

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2x - 6 = 9

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What is the expression for 'two more than a number'?

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x + 2

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What does it mean to simplify an expression in algebra?

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To combine like terms and reduce the expression to its simplest form.

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What is a polynomial?

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A mathematical expression that consists of variables, coefficients, and exponents, combined using addition, subtraction, multiplication, and non-negative integer exponents.

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What is a variable in algebra?

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A symbol, usually a letter, that represents an unknown value.

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What is the difference between a term and a polynomial?

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A term is a single mathematical expression, while a polynomial is a sum of multiple terms.

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What does 'degree' refer to in a polynomial?

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The highest exponent of the variable in the polynomial.