Algebra Vocabulary

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Which is an example of a variable in the following equation? 9g + 3 = 60

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g

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CCSS.6.EE.A.2B

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The numbers by themselves are called ___________

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constants

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CCSS.6.EE.A.2B

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How many terms are in the expression 5y - 3rx + 7

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3

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CCSS.6.EE.A.2B

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A variable is used to represent a number. True or False?

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True

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CCSS.6.EE.B.6

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Which of the following is an example of an expression? 9 + w = 19, 3z = 27, 8 + d, 5t + 2 = 20

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8 + d

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CCSS.6.EE.A.2B

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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.

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CCSS.6.EE.A.2B

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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 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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CCSS.7.EE.A.1

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What is a constant in an algebraic expression?

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A constant is a fixed value that does not change.

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CCSS.6.EE.A.2B

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What is the term for the highest power of a variable in a polynomial?

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The degree of the polynomial.