Algebraic Reasoning Review

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What is algebraic reasoning?

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Algebraic reasoning involves using mathematical concepts and operations to solve problems, recognize patterns, and understand relationships between numbers.

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What does it mean to simplify an expression?

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To simplify an expression means to reduce it to its simplest form by performing operations and combining like terms.

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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 can distribute a number across a sum.

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What is an equation?

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An equation is a mathematical statement that asserts the equality of two expressions, often containing variables.

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What is a variable in algebra?

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A variable is a symbol, often a letter, that represents an unknown number in mathematical expressions and equations.

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What does it mean to evaluate an expression?

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To evaluate an expression means to calculate its value by substituting numbers for variables and performing the operations.

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What is the order of operations?

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The order of operations is a set of rules that dictates the sequence in which calculations are performed: Parentheses, Exponents, Multiplication and Division (from left to right), Addition and Subtraction (from left to right).

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What is a coefficient?

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A coefficient is a numerical factor in a term of an algebraic expression, indicating how many times the variable is multiplied.

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What is a term in algebra?

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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 addition or subtraction.

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What is a constant in algebra?

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A constant is a fixed value that does not change, often represented by a number in an expression or equation.