Algebraic Expressions Review

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What is an algebraic expression?

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An algebraic expression is a mathematical phrase that includes numbers, variables, and operation symbols (like +, -, *, /).

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What does it mean to factor an expression?

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Factoring an expression means to break it down into simpler components (factors) that, when multiplied together, give the original expression.

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What is the GCF (Greatest Common Factor)?

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The GCF is the largest number that divides all the terms in an expression without leaving a remainder.

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How do you simplify an expression?

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To simplify an expression, combine like terms and perform any operations to make it as simple as possible.

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What does it mean for two expressions to be equivalent?

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Two expressions are equivalent if they have the same value for all values of their variables.

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What is the process of expanding an expression?

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Expanding an expression involves distributing multiplication over addition or subtraction to write it in a longer form.

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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 value in an expression or equation.

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What is a coefficient?

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

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What does it mean to combine like terms?

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Combining like terms means to add or subtract terms that have the same variable raised to the same power.

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What is a term in an algebraic expression?

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A term is a single mathematical expression that can be a number, a variable, or a combination of both, separated by + or - signs.