Parts of an Expression

Front

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

Back

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Front

A letter that represents a number is called a _____

Back

variable

Front

How is the number 9 best described in the expression 9m + 3n + 4

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coefficient

Front

Identify a constant in the expression 3x + 2y + 7

Back

7

Front

A number with no variable attached is called a _____

Back

constant

Front

What is a term in an expression?

Back

A term is a single mathematical expression that can be a number, variable, or the product of both.

Front

What is a coefficient?

Back

A coefficient is a number that is multiplied by a variable in an expression.

Front

What does it mean for an expression to be simplified?

Back

To simplify an expression means to combine like terms and reduce it to its simplest form.

Front

What is the difference between a variable and a constant?

Back

A variable can change and represents a number, while a constant is a fixed value.

Front

In the expression 5x + 3, what is the coefficient of x?

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