Parts of an Expression

Front

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

Back

3

Front

Which term contains a coefficient in the expression m + 3n + p + 3?

Back

3n

Front

What is the coefficient of x in the expression 8 + 5x - y?

Back

5

Front

A letter that represents a number is called a _____?

Back

variable

Front

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

Back

2

Front

What is a term in an expression?

Back

A term is a single mathematical expression that can be a number, a variable, or a combination of both, separated by addition or subtraction.

Front

What is a coefficient?

Back

A coefficient is a numerical factor in a term of an expression.

Front

What is a variable?

Back

A variable is a symbol used to represent an unknown value.

Front

What is a constant?

Back

A constant is a fixed value that does not change.

Front

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

Back

Count the number of separate parts in the expression that are added or subtracted.