Understanding Algebraic Expressions

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What do we call each part of an algebraic expression separated by + or - signs?

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term

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What is a number in an expression that stands alone called?

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constant

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What operation is used with the distributive property?

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multiplication

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What is the term for the number in front of the variable(s) in a term?

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coefficient

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What do we call terms like 9x, 8y, and 4z that have different variables?

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unlike terms

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What is an algebraic expression?

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A mathematical phrase that can include numbers, variables, and operation symbols.

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What is a variable in algebra?

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A symbol, often a letter, that represents an unknown number.

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What is the purpose of the distributive property?

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To multiply a single term by two or more terms inside parentheses.

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What is the result of combining like terms 3x + 5x?

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8x

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What is the difference between a term and a coefficient?

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A term is a part of an expression, while a coefficient is a number that multiplies a variable in a term.