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Intro to Algebra
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Variable | A letter that represents an unknown value (varies), can use any letter EX: x, y, z |
| Constant | A term without a variable, numbers. EX: 7a + 4, 9x -2 |
| Coefficient | the number part of a term with variables. EX: 7a + 4, 9x-2 |
| term | is either a single number or variable, or numbers and variables multiplied together. Terms are usually separated by addition and subtraction signs. EX: 4 (x2) -3 |
| like terms | two or more terms with the same variable or exponent EX: 7x + 8x + 10 |
| Algerbric expression | has at least one variable and one operation EX: a+2, 5-6 |
| Algebra | A language of symbols, including variables. EX: 7a +4 |
| Sum | The answer from an addition operation |
| Difference | The answer from a subtraction problem |
| Product | The answer of a multiplication problem |
| Quotient | The answer from a division operation |