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Additive Patterns
Multiplicative Patterns
Variables
Using Variables
The Language of Algebra
Algebraic Expressions
Algebraic Substitution
Forming Algebraic Expressions
Using Algebraic Expressions
Collecting Like Terms
Words to remember
Words to remember
variable - a quantity that may change within the context of a mathematical problem, represented using a letter (pronumeral)
pronumeral - a letter used to stand for a number.
term - made by multiplying or dividing pronumerals and numbers.
co-efficient - a number in front of a pronumera.
constant term - a term with no pronumerals
expression - made by adding or subtracting terms.
substitution - replacing a variable with a known value.
like terms - like terms have the same variable and can be added and subtracted.
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Resources to help with this concept
Resources to help with this concept
Professor Dave Explains
Professor Dave Explains
EDUCATION PERFECT
EDUCATION PERFECT
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