Lesson 3.4 Notes Flashcardizz - Write Algebraic Expressions

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A coefficient ALWAYS comes before the variable?

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True

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Write an algebraic expression for.... eight more than a number

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n + 8

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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 does the term 'expression' mean in algebra?

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A combination of numbers, variables, and operations without an equality sign.

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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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Write an algebraic expression for.... three times a number.

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3n

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What is the purpose of a coefficient in an algebraic expression?

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It indicates how many times to multiply the variable.

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Write an algebraic expression for.... the sum of a number and five.

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n + 5

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What does it mean to simplify an expression?

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To combine like terms and reduce it to its simplest form.

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Write an algebraic expression for.... the difference between a number and ten.

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n - 10