What is a constant in algebra?
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A constant is a fixed value that does not change. For example, in the expression 8x + 5, the number 5 is a constant.
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What is a variable in algebra?
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A variable is a symbol, usually a letter, that represents an unknown quantity. For example, in the expression 3x + 2, 'x' is a variable.
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What is an algebraic expression?
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An algebraic expression is a combination of numbers, variables, and operations. For example, 4x^2 + 6x + 12 is an algebraic expression.
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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. For example, in 5x, the number 5 is the coefficient.
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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. For example, 3r + 2 = 35 is an equation.
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What does it mean to solve an equation?
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To solve an equation means to find the value of the variable that makes the equation true.
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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 and cannot be solved, while an equation has an equality sign and can be solved.
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