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What is an expression?

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An expression is a combination of numbers, variables, and operators (like +, -, *, /) that represents a value but does not have an equality sign.

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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 containing an equals sign (=).

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Write the expression for 'Three times as many drinks on the tray.'

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3d

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What is the coefficient in the expression 8 + 5x - y?

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5

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Write the expression for 'The cost of 3 CDs and a $10 DVD.'

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3c + 10

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What is the product of 4 and p?

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4p

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Identify the parts of the expression 3x + 4y - 5.

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Terms: 3x, 4y, -5; Coefficients: 3 (for x), 4 (for y); Constant: -5.

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What does the term 'coefficient' mean?

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A coefficient is a numerical factor in a term of an expression, representing how many times the variable is multiplied.

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Write the expression for 'The sum of a number t and 6.'

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t + 6

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What is the difference between an expression and an equation?

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An expression does not have an equals sign and represents a value, while an equation states that two expressions are equal.