Introduction to Algebra

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What is a variable in algebra?

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A symbol, often a letter, that represents a number in an expression or equation.

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What are the components of an algebraic expression?

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Variables, numbers, and operations.

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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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Identify the variables in the expression 5p + 4h - 2.

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p, h

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How can you represent 'a number divided by 3 is 10' in algebraic form?

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n/3 = 10

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What is an algebraic expression?

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A mathematical phrase that can include numbers, variables, and operations.

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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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What is a coefficient in algebra?

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A numerical factor in a term of an algebraic expression.

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What is the purpose of solving an equation?

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To find the value of the variable that makes the equation true.

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What is a constant in an algebraic expression?

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A fixed value that does not change.