12/6 Algebra: Unit 5 Test REVIEW

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What is the definition of an algebraic expression?

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An algebraic expression is a mathematical phrase that can include numbers, variables, and operation symbols.

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What is a variable in algebra?

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A variable is a symbol, often a letter, that represents one or more numbers.

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What does it mean to simplify an expression?

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To simplify an expression means to combine like terms and reduce it to its simplest form.

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What is the distributive property?

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The distributive property states that a(b + c) = ab + ac, meaning you multiply a number by a sum by distributing the multiplication to each addend.

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What is a linear equation?

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A linear equation is an equation that makes a straight line when graphed, typically in the form y = mx + b.

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What does 'solving for x' mean?

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Solving for x means finding the value of the variable x that makes the equation true.

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What is the difference between an equation and an expression?

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An equation states that two expressions are equal, while an expression does not include an equality sign.

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What is a coefficient in an algebraic expression?

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A coefficient is a numerical factor that multiplies a variable in an algebraic expression.

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What are like terms?

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Like terms are terms that have the same variable raised to the same power.

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What is the purpose of using parentheses in algebra?

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Parentheses are used to indicate which operations should be performed first in an expression.