Labeling Expressions

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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 in an algebraic expression.

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In the expression x + 5 - 7, what is the coefficient of x?

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1

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What is a variable in algebra?

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A variable is a letter or symbol that represents an unknown number or value.

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Identify the coefficient of x in the expression 8 + 5x - y.

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5

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What is the coefficient of the term -5x?

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-5

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Write an expression with a variable x, a coefficient of -2, and a constant of -5.

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-2x - 5.

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What does it mean for a coefficient to be negative?

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A negative coefficient indicates that the variable is being subtracted or that its value is in the opposite direction on a number line.

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How do you identify the constant in an expression?

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The constant is the term in an expression that does not contain any variables.

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In the expression 3x + 4y - 2, what is the constant term?

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-2.

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What is the difference between a term and a coefficient?

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A term is a single mathematical expression that can be a number, variable, or the product of numbers and variables, while a coefficient is the numerical part of a term that contains a variable.