Expressions Flashcard Pt. 2

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What is an expression in mathematics?

Back

An expression is a combination of numbers, variables, and operators (such as +, -, *, /) that represents a value.

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Evaluate the expression: 2c + ab if c=12, a=3, b=4.

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What does it mean to evaluate an expression?

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To evaluate an expression means to calculate its value by substituting the variables with given numbers.

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What is the formula for the cube of a binomial?

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What is a polynomial?

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A polynomial is a mathematical expression that consists of variables raised to whole number powers and coefficients.

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What is the degree of a polynomial?

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The degree of a polynomial is the highest power of the variable in the expression.

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