Algebra Vocabulary

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What is a variable in algebra?

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

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How many terms are in the expression: 5x + 3y - 15 + x?

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There are 4 terms in the expression.

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Is 5W an expression?

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Yes, 5W is an expression.

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What are the numbers by themselves called in algebra?

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Constants.

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Which of the following is an equation? 6x + 2x - 6, 6x² + 10 = 25, 6x² + 10 - 25, 10y - 6 + 34u

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6x² + 10 = 25 is an equation.

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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.

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What is an expression?

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An expression is a combination of numbers, variables, and operators (like + and -) without an equality sign.

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What is the difference between an expression and an equation?

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An expression does not have an equality sign, while an equation does.

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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 multiplied together.

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What is a constant in algebra?

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A constant is a fixed value that does not change.