Algebra Concepts

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Algebra

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A mathematical language of symbols including variables

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CCSS.6.EE.B.6

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Algebraic Expression

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A combination of variables, numbers, and at least one operation

5x + 3

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CCSS.6.EE.A.2B

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Associative Property

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The way in which numbers are grouped does not change the sum or product

(2 + 3) + 4 = 2 + (3 + 4)

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CCSS.7.NS.A.1D

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Base

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In a power, the number that is used as a factor.

For example, in 10², the base is 10.

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CCSS.6.EE.A.1

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Coefficient

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The numerical factor of a term that contains a variable

In: 5x + 3

5 is the Coefficient

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CCSS.6.EE.A.2B

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Commutative Property

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The order in which numbers are added does not change the sum or product

2 + 3 = 3 + 2

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CCSS.3.OA.B.5

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Constant

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A term without a variable.

In: 5x + 3

3 is the Constant

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CCSS.6.EE.A.2B

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Define the Variable

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Choosing a variable and deciding what the variable represents.

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CCSS.6.EE.A.2B

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Distributive Property

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To multiply a sum by a number, multiply each addend by the number outside the parentheses

3 x (2 + 5) = (3 x 2) + (3 x 5)

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CCSS.3.OA.B.5

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Equivalent Expressions

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Expressions that have the same value

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CCSS.6.EE.A.4