Algebraic Equations Vocab

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Coefficient?

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The number next to the variable.

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Terms in the equation: 4x³ + 5x + 13x³

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3

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Terms in the equation: 18x^4 + 4x^4 + 13xy^2 - 7 + 13xy^2

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5

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Constant definition

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The number by itself (no variable)

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Identify the constant in the expression: 2x⁴ - 5 + 12x² + 14y

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-5

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Like term definition

Back

Same variable and exponent

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Like terms in the expression: 8x² + 14xy² + 7x² + 2y

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8x² + 7x²

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Like terms in the expression: 7x³ + 10y + 3xy² + 21y

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10y + 21y

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Coefficients in 28a² + 17ab + 14a³?

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28, 17, and 14

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Variables in 9x + 3x - 4y

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x, y