Algebraic Expressions

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What is the term for the number in front of a variable in an algebraic expression?

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Coefficient

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What do we call the letter that represents an unknown number in an algebraic expression?

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Variable

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What is the result of combining a + a + a + a?

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4a

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Identify the terms in the expression 15n - 4.

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15n, -4

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Can X^2 be combined with X?

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False

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What is an algebraic expression?

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A mathematical phrase that can include numbers, variables, and operation signs.

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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 a number that multiplies a variable in a term.

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What is the value of the expression 2x + 3 when x = 4?

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11

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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 is a constant in an algebraic expression?

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A fixed value that does not change, such as the number 4 in the expression 3x + 4.