Algebra Review

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What is the expression for this word problem: six feet less than the width (use w for width)?

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w - 6

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Simplify this expression (combine like terms): 6y + 5y + y - 2

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12y - 2

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Evaluate the expression if a=3: 4a

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12

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What is the expression for this word problem: 6 more hours per week than Theodore studies (t=hours that Theodore studies)?

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6 + t

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Simplify this expression (combine like terms): 3x + 3 - 1

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3x + 2

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What is a variable in algebra?

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A symbol used to represent an unknown value.

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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 the distributive property?

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a(b + c) = ab + ac, distributing a across the terms in parentheses.

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What is a coefficient in an algebraic expression?

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A numerical factor that multiplies a variable.

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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.