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Expressions Vocab
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| algebraic expression | a symbol or symbols used in algebra, containing one or more numbers, variables, and arithmetic operations |
| linear expression | algebraic expression containing constants and variables raised to the power of 1 |
| constant | a value that doesn't change |
| coefficient | a number that is written to the left of the variable |
| term | a single number, variable, or a product of numbers and variables within an expression, separated by addition or subtraction signs |
| equivalent | two numbers, expressions, or quantities that represent the same value, even if they look different |
| like terms | terms that have the same variable raised to the same power |
| value | a number signifying the result of a calculation or solution: can also refer to a variable or constant |
| substitution | to replace a variable in an expression or equation with a specific numerical value |
| variable | a symbol or symbols used in algebra, containing one or more numbers, variables, and arithmetic operations |