Algebraic Expressions

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What is a variable in an algebraic expression?

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A symbol that represents an unknown value, often denoted by letters like x, y, or v.

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What is a constant in an algebraic expression?

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A fixed value that does not change, such as numbers like 4, -2, or 0.5.

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Identify the variable in the expression: 4 + 16v

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v

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Which of the following is NOT a variable: 8, x, u, n?

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8

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Identify the constant in the expression: 15n - 4

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-4

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Which of the following is NOT a constant: -5g, 0.5, 1.58, -1/2?

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-5g

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What is an algebraic expression?

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A mathematical phrase that includes numbers, variables, and operations.

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What does it mean to simplify an algebraic expression?

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To combine like terms and reduce the expression to its simplest form.

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What are like terms in algebra?

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Terms that have the same variable raised to the same power, such as 3x and 5x.

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What is the coefficient in the expression 7x + 2?

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7, which is the number multiplying the variable x.