Algebra Vocabulary Practice

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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, typically represented with an '=' sign.

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What does the term 'variable' mean in algebra?

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A variable is a letter or symbol that represents a number that can change or vary.

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Identify the variables in the expression: 6g^4 + 5h^3 + j - 90.

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The variables are g, h, and j.

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What is a constant in algebra?

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A constant is a fixed value that does not change, such as the number 90 in the expression.

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What is a coefficient?

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A coefficient is a numerical factor in a term of an algebraic expression, such as 6 in 6g^4.

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What is an expression?

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An expression is a combination of numbers, variables, and operations without an equality sign.

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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 of the variable that makes the equation true.

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What is the difference between an equation and an expression?

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An equation has an '=' sign and shows equality, while an expression does not.

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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, variable, or the product of numbers and variables.

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What does 'simplifying an expression' mean?

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Simplifying an expression means to combine like terms and reduce it to its simplest form.