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Algebra Vocab
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Algebra | a language of symbols, including variables |
| Algebraic Expressions | have at least one variable and one operation Ex: a+2 |
| Variables | A letter that represents an unknown value (varies); can use any letter. Ex: 7a + 4 (a = variable |
| Constant | A term without a variable; numbers Ex: 7a+4 (4 = constant) |
| Coefficients | The number part of a term with variables. Ex:7a + 4 (7 = coefficients) |
| Term | A single number or variable, o numbers and variables multiplied together. Terms are usually separated by addition and subtraction signs. Ex: 4a + 2y -3 = 3 terms |
| Like term | Two or more terms with the same variables or exponent Ex: 7x + 8x + 10 (8x & 7x = like terms) |
| Sum | Answer to an addition problem |
| Diference | The answer to a subtract problem |
| Product | Answer to a multiplication problem |
| Quotient | Answer to division problem. |