Algebra vocabulary terms

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What is the term for the highest power of a variable in a polynomial?

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Degree

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An algebraic expression is .......

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A math statement without an equal sign.

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Equations must have an __________.

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= (equal sign)

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What is the term for a number that multiplies a variable?

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Coefficient

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What is the difference between an expression and an equation?

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

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What is a polynomial?

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A mathematical expression that consists of variables, coefficients, and non-negative integer exponents.

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What is a variable?

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A symbol used to represent an unknown value, often denoted by letters such as x or y.

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What is a constant in algebra?

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A fixed value that does not change, represented by a number.

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What is an exponent?

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A number that indicates how many times to multiply the base by itself.

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What is a term in an algebraic expression?

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