Parts of an Expression Topic 3-4

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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, multiplied together.

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

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

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What is a constant in an algebraic expression?

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A constant is a fixed value that does not change, represented by a number.

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Can a term contain variables?

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Yes, a term can contain variables, constants, or both.

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What is the difference between a coefficient and a constant?

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A coefficient is a number that multiplies a variable, while a constant is a standalone number without a variable.

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How many terms are in the expression 5x + 3y - 2?

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There are 3 terms in the expression: 5x, 3y, and -2.

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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 a polynomial?

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A polynomial is an algebraic expression that consists of one or more terms, where the variables have non-negative integer exponents.

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What is the degree of a term?

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The degree of a term is the exponent of the variable in that term; for example, in 4x^3, the degree is 3.

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How do you combine like terms in an expression?

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You combine like terms by adding or subtracting their coefficients while keeping the variable part the same.