Parts of Expressions

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What is a term in an expression?

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Parts of an expression separated by + and - signs.

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What is a constant in algebra?

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A term or expression with no variables.

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What does an expression NOT have?

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An equal sign.

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What is a coefficient?

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A number multiplied by a variable; it is the number in front of the variable.

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

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3 terms.

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What is an algebraic expression?

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A mathematical phrase that can include numbers, variables, and operation signs.

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What is the difference between a term and an expression?

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A term is a single part of an expression, while an expression can consist of multiple terms.

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What is a variable in algebra?

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A symbol used to represent an unknown value, often denoted by letters like x or y.

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How do you identify the coefficient in the term 7x?

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The coefficient is 7, which is the number in front of the variable x.

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What is the role of parentheses in an expression?

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Parentheses indicate which operations should be performed first.