Expressions

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What is a coefficient in an expression?

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A coefficient is a numerical factor that multiplies a variable in an expression. For example, in the expression 4m, 4 is the coefficient.

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Evaluate the expression a² - b² when a=4 and b=2.

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12

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Evaluate (c-a)² when a=2, b=3, and c=4.

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8

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True or False: Addition ALWAYS comes before subtraction in expressions.

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False

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Evaluate (ac)³ when a=2, b=3, and c=4.

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512

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What is an expression in mathematics?

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

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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 order of operations in mathematics?

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The order of operations is a set of rules that determines the sequence in which calculations are performed: Parentheses, Exponents, Multiplication and Division (from left to right), Addition and Subtraction (from left to right). This is often remembered by the acronym PEMDAS.

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What is a variable in an expression?

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A variable is a symbol (often a letter) that represents an unknown value in an expression or equation.

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What is the difference between an expression and an equation?

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An expression is a mathematical phrase that can contain numbers, variables, and operators, but does not have an equality sign. An equation is a statement that two expressions are equal, indicated by an equality sign.