Algebra 1 Basics

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In the expression 8r - 3, what is the COEFFICIENT?

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8

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Translate the phrase into an equation: "Twice a number is decreased by eight. The result is 14."

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In the expression 8r - 3, what is the VARIABLE?

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r

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A letter used to represent a number value in an expression or an equation is a ________________.

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variable

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Translate the phrase into an equation: "Twice the sum of a number and 3 is 20."

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What is a term in algebra?

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A term is a single mathematical expression that can be a number, a variable, or a combination of both multiplied together.

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What is a constant in algebra?

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A constant is a fixed value that does not change.

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What is an equation?

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An equation is a mathematical statement that asserts the equality of two expressions.

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What does it mean to solve an equation?

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To solve an equation means to find the value(s) of the variable(s) that make the equation true.

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What is a linear equation?

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A linear equation is an equation of the first degree, meaning it has no exponents greater than one.