Parts of Algebraic Expressions

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What is a number with no variable attached called?

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A constant.

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Identify the constant in the expression 4y + 2 + x.

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2.

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How many terms are in the expression 3a - 2b + c - 100?

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How many coefficients are in the expression 3a - 2b + c - 100?

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2.

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What is a term in an algebraic expression?

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A term is a single mathematical expression that can be a number, a variable, or a combination of both, separated by addition or subtraction.

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What is a coefficient in an algebraic expression?

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A coefficient is a numerical factor that multiplies a variable.

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What is the difference between a constant and a variable?

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A constant is a fixed value, while a variable represents an unknown value that can change.

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How do you identify the number of terms in an expression?

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Count the number of distinct parts separated by '+' or '-' signs.

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What is the role of parentheses in algebraic expressions?

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Parentheses indicate which operations should be performed first in an expression.

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What is the degree of a term in an algebraic expression?

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The degree of a term is the exponent of the variable in that term.