1.2: Algebraic Expressions Flashcards
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Variable
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is a symbol, usually a letter , that represents one or more numbers
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Evaluate
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To evaluate an expression , substitute numbers for the variables in the expression and then simplify the expression following the order of operations
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Variable expression
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An expression that contains one or more variables is an algebraic expression,or variable expression
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Term
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is a number , a variable, numerical , or a product of a number and one or more variables
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Coefficient
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The numerical factor in a term is the coefficient
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Algebraic Expressions
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An expression that contains one or more variables is called an algebraic expression or a variable expression
