Checkpoint 2 Vocabulary

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Algebraic expression

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An expression that contains at least one variable.

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Variable

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A symbol used to represent a quantity that can change.

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Coefficient

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The number that tells you how many of each variable or quantity you have in an expression.

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Constant

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A value that does not change.

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Term

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The part of the expression that is separated by addition and subtraction.

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Like terms

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Terms with the same variables raised to the same exponents.

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Equivalent

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Having the same value.

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Value

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The numerical worth.

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Properties of operations

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A series of rules and laws that are associated with mathematical operations and equality.

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Substitute

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To replace a variable with a number or another expression in an algebraic expression.