Algebraic Vocabulary

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What is the branch of mathematics that combines symbols according to the rules of arithmetic?

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Algebra

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CCSS.6.EE.A.2C

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What is an example of an expression?

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CCSS.6.EE.A.2B

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What is the term for the number that does not change in an algebraic expression?

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Constant

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CCSS.6.EE.A.2B

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What is a variable?

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A letter or symbol that represents an unknown value.

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CCSS.6.EE.A.2B

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Define variable in algebraic terms.

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A letter used to represent an unknown value.

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CCSS.6.EE.A.2B

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What is the term for a number multiplied by a variable?

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Coefficient

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CCSS.6.EE.A.2B

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What is an algebraic expression?

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A combination of numbers, variables, and operations.

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CCSS.6.EE.A.2B

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What does it mean to solve an equation?

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

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CCSS.7.EE.B.4A

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What is the difference between an equation and an expression?

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An equation has an equal sign, while an expression does not.

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What is a constant in an algebraic expression?

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A fixed value that does not change.

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CCSS.6.EE.A.2B