Algebraic Expressions Vocabulary

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What are the terms of an expression?

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The parts of the expression which are separated by addition or subtraction.

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CCSS.6.EE.A.2B

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What is a constant?

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A fixed value, a number on its own, whose value does not change.

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CCSS.6.EE.A.2B

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Identify the constant in the expression: 3x + 5

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5

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CCSS.6.EE.A.2B

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Identify the terms in the expression: 3x + 5

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3x and 5

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CCSS.6.EE.A.2B

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What is x + y?

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An expression.

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CCSS.6.EE.A.4

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What is the difference between an expression and an equation?

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An expression does not have an equals sign, while an equation does.

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What is a variable in algebra?

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A symbol, often a letter, that represents a number that can change.

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CCSS.6.EE.A.2B

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What does it mean to simplify an expression?

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To combine like terms and reduce the expression to its simplest form.

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CCSS.7.EE.A.1

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What is a coefficient?

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A number that is multiplied by a variable in an algebraic expression.

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CCSS.6.EE.A.2B

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What is the degree of a polynomial?

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The highest power of the variable in the polynomial.