vocabulary from sixth grade algebra unit
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each of the black spaces below before clicking
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| base | A number/variable to be raised to a power/exponent. Ex. 3 is the base in the power 6^3
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| coefficient | The number (numerical factor) in front of a variable in an algebraic term.
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| combining like terms | A mathematical process used to simplify an expression by using operators to unite like terms.
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| constant | A term that contains only a number in an algebraic expression.
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| cubed number | A number raised to the third power. Ex. 2^3= 2 x 2 x 2 = 8
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| exponent | A number that indicates the number of times the base appears as a factor. Ex. 3 is the exponent in 2^3; 2^3 = 2 x 2 x 2 (there are 3 twos being multiplied).
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| expression | A mathematical phrase containing numbers, variables, and at least one operation.
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| factor | Numbers that are multiplied to get a given number. Ex. 1, 2, 3, and 6 are all factors of 6
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| like terms | Terms that contain the same variables raised to the same power; only the coefficients are different.
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| operator | A symbol that shows an operation.
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| order of operations | Order mathematical operations should be completed. GEMA: Grouping symbols, Exponential operations, Multiplicative operations, Additive operations.
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| product | The result when two numbers are multiplied.
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| squared number | A number raised to the second power. Ex. 5^2= 5 x 5 = 25
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| terms | Any part of an expression written as a product or quotient; they are separated by the additive operations.
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| variable | A symbol used to represent a number. This variable can change or take on different values.
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| Evaluate | Find the value of by substituting a value in place of the variable(s) and then simplify.
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| Simplify | Writing an expression in the most compact way without changing the value.
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