The document discusses key concepts in algebra including variables, algebraic expressions, factors, products, powers, bases, and exponents. It provides examples of translating verbal expressions to algebraic expressions. Some key points covered are:
- Variables represent unspecified numbers in algebraic expressions
- Algebraic expressions consist of numbers, variables, and arithmetic operations
- Factors are quantities being multiplied and their product is called the product
- Exponents indicate the number of times a base is used as a factor
- It is necessary to translate verbal expressions to algebraic forms using appropriate math symbols