Algebra Basics Review

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What is a term in an algebraic expression?

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A term is a part of an expression that is separated by a + or - sign. It can be a number, a variable, or a combination of both.

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What is the value of the expression 34x - u + 16y when x=2, u=14, and y=3?

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102

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What is the result of simplifying the expression 6(7 + x) + 5x?

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11x + 42

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How do you express '4 less than x' in algebraic terms?

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x - 4

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What does 'x is at most 10' mean in inequality notation?

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x ≤ 10

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What is a coefficient in an algebraic expression?

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A coefficient is a numerical factor that multiplies a variable in an expression.

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What is a constant in an algebraic expression?

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A constant is a fixed value that does not change.

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What is a variable in an algebraic expression?

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

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What is the distributive property in algebra?

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The distributive property states that a(b + c) = ab + ac, meaning you multiply a by each term inside the parentheses.

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What is the difference between an expression and an equation?

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An expression is a combination of numbers, variables, and operations without an equality sign, while an equation states that two expressions are equal.