Parts of Algebraic Expressions

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What is a variable in an algebraic expression?

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A symbol that represents an unknown value, often denoted by letters like x or y.

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Identify the variable in the expression: 3x + 5

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x

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How many terms are in the expression: 6a + 4b - 7?

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3

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What is the coefficient in the term 3p?

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3

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Identify the variables in the expression: 2x + y + 8

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x, y

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What is the term for the number in front of a variable?

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Coefficient

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What is a constant in an algebraic expression?

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A fixed value that does not change, such as the number 5 in the expression 3x + 5.

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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, while a coefficient is a number that multiplies a variable in a term.

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

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Count the number of separate parts in the expression, separated by + or - signs.

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What is the expression for the sum of 2x and 3y?

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2x + 3y