Questions and Answers
What is an algebraic expression?
What is a coefficient?
A number attached to a variable
Define constant in algebra.
A number that stands alone
What is a term in algebra?
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What is a variable?
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What is an equivalent expression?
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What is an equation?
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What is a solution in algebra?
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Define inequality.
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What is an exponent?
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What is the base in an exponent?
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What does evaluate mean in algebra?
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What is the order of operations?
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Study Notes
Key Algebra Terms
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Algebraic Expression: A mathematical phrase combining numbers, variables, and operations without an equal sign, featuring at least two terms.
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Coefficient: A numerical factor in a term that is attached to a variable; it indicates how many times the variable is multiplied.
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Constant: A fixed value that does not change and stands alone in an expression.
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Term: Individual components of an expression, which are separated by operations such as addition or subtraction.
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Variable: A symbol (usually a letter) that represents one or more numbers within an expression or equation.
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Equivalent Expression: Different expressions that yield the same result for any value assigned to the variable, highlighting the concept of equality in algebra.
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Equation: A mathematical statement asserting that two expressions are equivalent, typically involving an equal sign.
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Solution: The specific value that, when substituted for the variable in an equation, results in a true statement.
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Inequality: A relational statement that compares two expressions, indicating that one is greater than, less than, or not equal to the other.
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Exponent: A notation indicating how many times the base number is multiplied by itself, essential in representing powers.
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Base: The number that is multiplied by itself as indicated by the exponent; it is the foundational number in exponential expressions.
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Evaluate: The process of calculating the value of an expression by performing all indicated operations.
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Order of Operations: A set of rules guiding the sequence in which calculations should be performed to ensure consistency and correctness when evaluating expressions.
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