Understanding Terms in Algebraic Expressions

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What is a coefficient?

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A coefficient is a number being multiplied by a variable.

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CCSS.6.EE.A.2B

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What is the constant term in the expression 3x + 5?

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The constant term is 5.

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CCSS.6.EE.A.2B

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What does the distributive property state?

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The distributive property states that a(b + c) = ab + ac.

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CCSS.6.EE.A.3

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Simplify using the distributive property: 2(3x - 4) + 5(2x + 1)

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16x - 3

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CCSS.6.EE.A.3

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Identify the coefficient in the expression 4y + 7.

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The coefficient is 4.

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CCSS.6.EE.A.2B

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What is a variable in algebra?

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A variable is a letter that represents a missing number.

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CCSS.6.EE.A.2B

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What is an algebraic expression?

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An algebraic expression is a combination of numbers, variables, and operations.

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CCSS.6.EE.A.2B

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What is the difference between a term and a coefficient?

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A term is a single mathematical expression, while a coefficient is the numerical factor of a term.

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CCSS.6.EE.A.2B

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What is the constant in the expression 2x + 3?

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The constant is 3.

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CCSS.6.EE.A.2B

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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.