Algebraic Expressions

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What is an algebraic expression?

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An algebraic expression is a combination of numbers, variables, and operations (like addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division). For example, 2x + 3 is an algebraic expression.

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What does 'the difference between m and 3' mean in algebra?

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It means to subtract 3 from m, represented as m - 3.

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What does 'the quotient of n and 2' mean?

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It means to divide n by 2, represented as n / 2.

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What does 'w increased by 7' mean?

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It means to add 7 to w, represented as w + 7.

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What is the product of 35 and z?

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It means to multiply 35 by z, represented as 35 x z.

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What does 'm/8' represent in a real-world context?

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It represents m candies divided among 8 friends.

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What is a variable in algebra?

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A variable is a symbol (like x or y) that represents an unknown number.

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What is a constant in algebra?

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A constant is a fixed value that does not change, like the number 5.

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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 the variables with numbers.

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What is the difference between an equation and an expression?

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An equation shows that two expressions are equal, while an expression does not have an equal sign.