Parts of an Expression

Front

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

Back

7x, -6, 8

Front

The number before a variable is the _____

Back

coefficient

Front

A letter that represents a number is called a _____

Back

variable

Front

What is the coefficient in this expression: 3x + 4 - 2?

Back

3

Front

How many terms are in the following expression: 7y + 3 - 7k - 2?

Back

4

Front

What is a constant in an expression?

Back

A constant is a fixed value that does not change.

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

Identify the constant in the expression: 5x + 9 - 3y

Back

9

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 represent different values, while a constant remains the same.