Understanding Algebraic Expressions

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Algebraic Expression

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of variables, numbers, and operations

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Variable

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symbol, usually a letter, representing a number

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Coefficient

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number multiplying a variable

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Constant

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fixed value, does not change

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Evaluate

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the value of an expression

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Substitute

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a variable with a number

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Commutative Property

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Associative Property

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latex="(a + b) + c = a + (b + c)">

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Distributive Property

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latex="a(b + c) = ab + ac">

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Like Terms

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with the same variable and exponent