EE 5-9 Terminology

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What is the order of operations in mathematics?

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PEMDAS (Parentheses, Exponents, Multiplication and Division, Addition and Subtraction) is the order of operations used to evaluate expressions.

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What is an independent variable?

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An independent variable is a variable whose value determines the value of another variable, often used in experiments.

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What is a base in mathematics?

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The base is the number that is being multiplied by itself in an exponentiation.

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What are like terms?

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Like terms are terms that have identical variable parts, allowing them to be combined in algebraic expressions.

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What is an algebraic expression?

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An algebraic expression is a mathematical phrase that consists of variables, numbers, and operation symbols.

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What is a dependent variable?

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A dependent variable is a variable whose value depends on the value of another variable.

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What is a coefficient?

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A coefficient is a numerical factor in a term of an algebraic expression.

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What is an exponent?

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An exponent indicates how many times the base is multiplied by itself.

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What is an equation?

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An equation is a mathematical statement that asserts the equality of two expressions.

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What is a constant in mathematics?

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A constant is a fixed value that does not change.