Algebra Vocabulary

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Which of the following is an example of an expression?

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8 + d

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Which is an example of a variable in the following equation: 9g + 3 = 60?

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g

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An equation has an ________ sign and an expression does not.

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an equal sign

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__________ the number being multiplied by a variable.

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coefficient

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Name the coefficient in the following equation: 8 = 2y + 3.

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2

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What is a variable?

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A symbol used to represent an unknown number.

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What is an equation?

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A mathematical statement that two expressions are equal.

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What is a constant?

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A fixed value that does not change.

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What is a term in algebra?

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A single mathematical expression that can be a number, variable, or the product of both.

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What does it mean to solve an equation?

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To find the value of the variable that makes the equation true.