Algebraic Vocabulary

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What consists of numbers or variables and at least one operation?

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Expression

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True or False: A variable is used to represent a number.

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True

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Which expression has 1 term? 12 - 5t + 7, 6 + 3t, 4rz, 5 + a

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4rz

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What is a value that does not change called?

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Constant

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What is the "3" called in the expression 3x?

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Coefficient

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What is an equation?

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A mathematical statement that asserts the equality of two expressions.

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What is a variable?

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A symbol used to represent an unknown value.

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What is a constant in algebra?

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A fixed value that does not change.

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What is the difference between an expression and an equation?

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An expression does not have an equality sign, while an equation does.

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What does the term 'coefficient' refer to?

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A numerical factor in a term of an algebraic expression.