Parts of an Expression

Front

The number before a variable is the _____

Back

coefficient

Front

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

Back

2

Front

A number with no variable attached is called a _____

Back

constant

Front

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

Back

7

Front

List the terms in this expression: 7x - 6 + 8

Back

7x, 6, 8

Front

What is a variable in an expression?

Back

A symbol that represents an unknown value.

Front

What is a term in an expression?

Back

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

Front

What is the difference between a coefficient and a constant?

Back

A coefficient is a number multiplied by a variable, while a constant is a fixed value without a variable.

Front

In the expression 5x + 3y - 2, how many terms are there?

Back

3 terms: 5x, 3y, -2.

Front

What does it mean to simplify an expression?

Back

To combine like terms and reduce the expression to its simplest form.