TOPIC 3 FLASHCARD

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What is an algebraic expression?

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An algebraic expression is a mathematical phrase that includes numbers, variables, and operations (like addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division).

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What is a numeric expression?

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A numeric expression is a mathematical phrase that includes only numbers and operations, without any variables.

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What is the difference between a numeric expression and an algebraic expression?

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An algebraic expression has variables, while a numeric expression does not.

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What does it mean to simplify an expression?

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To simplify an expression means to reduce it to its simplest form, making it easier to understand or solve.

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What is the value of any number raised to the power of 0?

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The value of any non-zero number raised to the power of 0 is 1.

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How do you express repeated multiplication using exponents?

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Repeated multiplication can be expressed using exponents, where the base is the number being multiplied and the exponent indicates how many times it is multiplied by itself.

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What is the exponent in the expression 2^4?

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The exponent in the expression 2^4 is 4, indicating that 2 is multiplied by itself 4 times.

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What is the product of a number and 37 written in algebraic form?

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The product of a number (x) and 37 is written as 37x.

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What is the sum of 37 and a number written in algebraic form?

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The sum of 37 and a number (x) is written as 37 + x.

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What does '8 more than 37 times a number' mean in algebraic terms?

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It means 37 times a number (x) plus 8, written as 37x + 8.