Rules of Algebraic Expressions
If two numbers both have an x, what do we do?
Combine like terms.
Coefficient
The number multiplying the variable.
Solve:
x + 3 = 10
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If there is a + symbol in an equation, what does that tell us to do?
Add the numbers together.
Constant
A number that stands alone and has a fixed value.
Solve:
10 - x = 4
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What does a letter or symbol represent?
A variable.
Term
The individual blocks separated by a plus or minus sign.
Solve:
5 times x = 15
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